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11. "as well as ..., textiles, and apparel that are imported from Guatemala. "

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Fri Nov 14, 2025, 11:07 AM

Nov 14

I thought the whole idea of the tariffs was to raise prices on imports to give margins and incentives to U.S. companies to produce things like textiles and apparel in "sufficient quantities" domestically.

I guess not. Any U.S. manufacturer or prospective manufacturer of textiles and apparel have had their investments upended by TACO, and other U.S. manufacturers planning expansions are no doubt rethinking their plans.

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Trump hopes new trade agreements will make bananas and coffee cheaper for Americans [View all] BumRushDaShow Nov 14 OP

chocorations will be increased!!! ret5hd Nov 14 #1

" .... certain exports that cannot be grown, mined, or produced in sufficient quantities in the United States." Diamond_Dog Nov 14 #2

Because it wouldn't have helped line the pockets of the wealthy. cstanleytech Nov 14 #4

Finally figured out that coffee and bananas don't come from the US Ritabert Nov 14 #3

Yeah. How about that. 🙄 underpants Nov 14 #5

They're dumbasses. Ritabert Nov 14 #21

So comforting watching a felonious buffoon making all of our decisions for the whole country mdbl Nov 14 #6

Scratching an itch sometimes makes it worse. That must not be in the Epstein Files. twodogsbarking Nov 14 #7

coffee & bananas that should fix everything ! Nigrum Cattus Nov 14 #8

Is he calling the new 'trade agreement' the Making Pooping Cheaper Act? Attilatheblond Nov 14 #9

50% tariff still on Brazil which produces the bulk of coffee for US. A'hole, ignoramus, economy terrorist! hlthe2b Nov 14 #10

Don't worry, just the excerpt Blackjackdavey Nov 14 #14

"as well as ..., textiles, and apparel that are imported from Guatemala. " progree Nov 14 #11

So that check from Chiquita cleared the bank, I take it. Eugene Nov 14 #12

Bananas and coffee? ananda Nov 14 #13

These days, I don't know if a headline is going to be Politicub Nov 14 #15

Well, cheaper bananas will surely help the White-Bred (sic) Banana Sandwich Republic we're now living in! RedWhiteBlueIsRacist Nov 14 #16

Can Trump even peel a banana or drink coffee without spilling it? twodogsbarking Nov 14 #17

Ya right! BlueWavePsych Nov 14 #18

Ah so! He is admitting tariffs do raise prices on Americans. broiles Nov 14 #19

Once again the Arsonist wants a Medal tonekat Nov 14 #20