I’m just ready for the rest of the world to just end us. 

Turning the question around, French wine being sold to US people. Where does the sales tax on that wine currently go?

I actually think there are many wonderful American wines and don't think French wine offers great value for money... but as with all these tariffs, the number one victim is the American consumer. Say a US resident wants to splash out on a bottle of Champagne to celebrate. It only comes from one place. With a tariff they pay more, and it doesn't hurt the French one jot. It hurts the consumer, slows the US economy by disincentivising spending, contributes to inflation, and ultimately makes champagne seem even more of a luxury, which is what gives it its caché in the first place.

Tariffs mean inflation and all things being equal that means higher rates to combat inflation, which means a stronger dollar, which means US exports are less competitive, which curtails GDP growth... But he says they're great! 

‘It’s like cars. I like expensive cars, not because they are expensive, but because they cost more.’

Ladies & gentlemen, Trump is the Cordelia Chase of politics.

While Baltimore has indeed been going through a very rough stretch the past 4+ years, one of the things that's been so striking is how LITTLE support or interest there's been from Washington to what's been going on here, just up the road. Just sayin'. Politicians just love to play the BLAME game and Trump is a MASTER at it.

-C!