This is the explanation that seems to elude the economics wonks. Yes, tariffs are a dead-weight loss. As such, you can use them to gain concessions by the people most directly impacted. Importantly, you have to present a *credible* threat when you impose them.
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This photo seems to be a 'Yanny or Laurel' situation depending on your predispositions. Either you see it as a Petulant child stubbornly refusing to listen to reason from the adults, or it looks like a cool and collected alpha holding ironclad frame against peer pressure.
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Nice take, people see what they want
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I think Macron has his hand on Merkel’s rather abundant ass. Gotta love the French...
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Underrated that Abe is on his side of the split.
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