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What exactly are tariffs and how do they work? (lazysoci.al)
submitted 1 month ago by CheeseToastie@lazysoci.al to c/explainlikeimfive@lemmy.world
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I have 0 maths or economy skills, so I do need it explained like I'm 5. They're in the news a lot atm but I just don't understand them

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[-] CrayonRosary@lemmy.world 8 points 1 month ago

The tariffs hurt America. Some think it'll crash our economy.

[-] CheeseToastie@lazysoci.al 5 points 1 month ago

Ahhhhh so it's sabotage to the US for Putin I understand thanks

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