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0 pointsedoceo11mo ago0 comments

Tax all fuel. So those energy consumption of wealthy cost more?

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Ok, let's assume you do. Let's tax all fuels 300% in the US. Now all manufacturing stops as your production costs are all over the roof. Everything is imported from countries that do not have these taxes.

What problem was solved here? None.

triceratops11mo ago

> Everything is imported from countries that do not have these taxes.

Finally a good use for tariffs!

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michpoch11mo ago

What problem was solved here? None.

triceratops11mo ago

> Everything is imported from countries that do not have these taxes.

Finally a good use for tariffs!

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