Re:Tariffs result in 10% laptop price hike in U.S. says Acer...
by rayiner on Tuesday February 18, 2025 @08:47PM
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> The opposition to tariffs doesn't stem from a kneejerk reaction to a certain someone wanting them. It comes from economic consensus.
Democrats think lots of things that are "economic consensus" do not accurately describe how the world works in practice, or fails to capture important values. "Economic consensus" also is that VAT is the most efficient form of taxation and that capital gains taxes are harmful.
Re:Tariffs result in 10% laptop price hike in U.S. says Acer...
by rayiner on Tuesday February 18, 2025 @11:04PM
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To be clear about the above, I don’t think there’s anything wrong with that position. It’s fine to have policy planks that posit that experts are wrong about something.
Democrats think lots of things that are "economic consensus" do not accurately describe how the world works in practice, or fails to capture important values. "Economic consensus" also is that VAT is the most efficient form of taxation and that capital gains taxes are harmful.