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cm0002@lemmy.world to United States | News & Politics@midwest.social · 3 days ago

Trump administration may half 145% China tariff to 50% next week: Report

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Trump administration may half 145% China tariff to 50% next week: Report

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Trump administration may half 145% China tariff to 50% next week: Report - Times of India
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US News: The Trump administration is reportedly considering slashing tariffs on Chinese imports from 145% to between 50% and 54%, potentially as early as next
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    half 145%

    50%

    wut

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      It’s clearly the smaller half .

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      Math performed by Fox News science correspondent.

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      Quik mafs

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        Ok, that dudes maths (and his rhymes) were not impressive *but at least they were accurate.

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      Republicans have never been good at math, just look at any budget proposal

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      Reminder: Conservatives can’t spell. That’s why it 50%.

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      Sounds like some solid Trump math, there

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      Well thay did say “may” so perhaps it’s a trick maths question.

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      American logic in a nutshell

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      He’ll just issue an executive order next week, changing the way fractions work.

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      Orangutan math.

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      From other headlines it’s possible they meant 80%. Yes I know. No, there really aren’t other options.

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        Ah, you mean because 80% is half of 145%.

        Get it.

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