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      6 days ago

      Yeah i was wondering why the fuck spy jumped $50 in 10 minutes, makes sense this coward once again reversed course

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      6 days ago

      Stocks Surge After Trump Pauses Tariff Hikes on Non-Retaliating Countries

      After Trump’s hike on China tariffs and pause on the rest the world, a perverse dichotomy now exists for global trade: 125% US duties on Made-in-China vs 10% or 25% levies on products made elsewhere, though only for 90 days.

      The consequence? Tremendous opportunities for “re-assembly” plants in Vietnam or Southeast Asia, or outright smuggling operations in Mexico or Canada, given the potential arbitrage opportunity.

      Such a situation couldn’t last long, with US consumers paying higher prices and third countries making a good profit - to evade US tariffs. The 90-day pause provides a good off-ramp, and Beijing and Washington may both think long and hard about the risks of further escalation. The tariff on China may eventually settle at a level where both countries can tout as a win, while leaving it not that profitable for a third-country detour.

      Lolz. Lmao, even.