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tetedur

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1. When Bessent says Americans don't pay tariffs, why doesn't someone ask him who does pay the tariffs?

Tue Sep 9, 2025, 05:43 AM

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Why are prices going up?
If the tariffs are not collected from the importer who passes the cost along to customers, does he think the exporter company pays the tariff? Why does no one ask him if he thinks the country of origin pays the tariff? Does he think America can tax other countries?

Why can he say something so blatantly untrue and not be forced to explain what exactly he is saying?
Why are Americans so misinformed? Because their government is lying to them and they have no one to tell them the truth.

If we don't know the truth, we cannot make correct decisions about who we should choose to lead us in government.

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'Nonsensical.' Bessent repeats claim that Americans will not pay for tariffs - The 11th Hour - MSNBC [View all] Rhiannon12866 Tuesday OP

When Bessent says Americans don't pay tariffs, why doesn't someone ask him who does pay the tariffs? tetedur Tuesday #1

Damn good question. That's the thing about TFG and his unqualified administration - they lie just like he does Rhiannon12866 Tuesday #2

Say it's only a paper moon . . . . . no_hypocrisy Tuesday #3

Bessent... GiqueCee Tuesday #4

Hey, Bessent, I need your credit card number so I can bill you for the increased cost of all the imported stuff I buy! Wonder Why Tuesday #5