Trump says he delayed tarriffs because of Christmas. With the economic risks of a worldwide

[still_one]

recession, mostly created by Trump's trade war and economic policies, I have to wonder with all the risks and economic uncertainty, are people going to really rush out and spend all kinds of money for Christmas pretending that all is well?

[rampartc]

1. just gettin this straight

he does not mind a worldwide recession, as long as it doesn't effect Christmas?

the evangelicals will appreciate that I guess.

[Srkdqltr]

2. Sure they will.

People go nuts spending money for Jesus 's birthday.

[htuttle]

3. If China is the one paying the tariffs, why would Christmas matter?

[malaise]

9. Because

https://www.democraticunderground.com/100212377861

[Squinch]

4. Confirmation Trump knows the American consumer pays for the tarriff and not the Chinese.

[Ohiogal]

5. Ask anyone with a grandchild

If they will forego Christmas gifts this year ....

[duforsure]

6. He just admitted

He's hurting consumers and the economy.he's a con man and a fraud, and a liar.

[Ilsa]

7. Yes, he just implied that he knows that Jchina isn't paying for the tariffs,

But US consumers are.

I'm glad I bought my big ticket items before he started this shit.

[dalton99a]

8. Inflicting his stupidity and sadism on the whole world