The Trump Administration’s steep tariffs on toothpaste, floss, bourbon, and aluminum have triggered a global trade war, with countries retaliating by taxing U.S. goods. As costs soar—25% on aluminum and up to 50% on bourbon—consumers face pricier essentials, while industries brace for fallout. Canada and the EU, targeting American exports, signal escalating tensions. This tit-for-tat reveals a shifting value landscape, where everyday items become pawns in a high-stakes economic showdown, redefining what’s truly precious.
Trump Tariffs on Toothpaste and Bourbon Spark Global Trade War
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Although I question the “essentialness” of bourbon, the cartoon brings a chuckle. It also reminds me of things I have read that describe a private apartment in Italy or India being such a rare possession for a young person to have that it almost guarantees a continual supply of partners willing to sleep with the owner regardless of looks or sexual ability.
“My God. He looks like a foot. How the hell did he end up with someone that hot?”
“You’ve never seen his … you know? It’s huge.”
“Really?”
“Yeah. Huge living room, lots of closets, the bedroom’s big enough for a double. He’s even got a full bathtub.”
“… Oh. Dude! Did you?”
“It’s huge! At least 1,000 square feet. No roommates!”
“… Do you have his email?”