A friend/relative was a successful contractor before retirement and explained the success as that, better, faster, cheaper. So the business prospered, profit was there, and capitalism smiled and said, "See."
Like a well oiled machine.
That is a prelude for world trade - capitalism, right - being a bettter, faster, cheaper survival game.
No. The tariff monster says. Regionalism, Sovereignty, Divide and Conquer, all that above capitalism. Capitalism only is a God when we talk rich not paying taxes because - CAPITALISM. Wages kept dirt low because - CAPITALISM. A God when it fits. A devil otherwise.
Free trade, PROTECTIONISM.
And while under rule of law only the U.S. of A Congress can impose tariffs and other taxes, a fat cat narcissistic fascist does not care a whit for restraint. Tariffs are a play tool. Push other nations around. Grind their nose in it.
Fun. Boss King. That being said -
https://www.emptywheel.net/2025/11/05/were-on-the-unfuck-stage-of-trumps-abuse-of-power/
UPDATE: Written while having morning coffee. From Brazil as likely as not. Pay more for coffee because the fascist King says so? Fuck that.