> Translation: They are NOT worried about American consumers; fuck those suckers. The guy and party they donated all that money to is fucking up their consumer economy, they have to raise prices (or more like will just do it to price gouge), and they know that's when people buy generic instead or just flat out cut brands out.
> Big brands are officially worried about American shoppers
https://www.npr.org/2025/04/25/nx-s1-5375820/big-brands-tariffs-us-spending-consumers
> People who buy books faster than they can read them usually share these 7 traits https://geediting.com/ros-people-who-buy-books-faster-than-they-can-read-them-usually-share-these-7-traits/
For me, this is fairly accurate, although I cut back dramatically on buying books, due to combination of #BadEconomy, space in home, and well, I have access to 2 public libraries plus my academic library. But even then, I often check out more books than I can read right away.
Yes, Spanish are staying away from the US as their trips to the US shrink by 15% (Spanish language news)
> Los viajes de españoles a EE.UU. se reducen un 15% por la incertidumbre geopolítica
https://www.lavanguardia.com/economia/20250423/10609369/viajes-espanoles-ee-uu-reducen-15-incertidumbre-geopolitica.html
> Contractors hit hardest by contract cancellations at the Education Department https://federalnewsnetwork.com/contracting/2025/04/contractors-hit-hardest-by-contract-cancellations-at-the-education-department/
Looks like more than a few people may be cut off from the government's teat.
> What you should know (and do) if your federal student loans are in default https://thegrio.com/2025/04/22/what-you-should-know-and-do-if-your-federal-student-loans-are-in-default/
> Student loans in default to be referred to debt collection, Education Department says
https://apnews.com/article/student-loan-debt-default-collection-fa6498bf519e0d50f2cd80166faef32a
Ah, The Man is sending the goons to collect the juice loans.
(TBH, having a goon break your leg for not paying a juice loan may be a better option than what The Man WILL do to you if your college juice loan is in default.)
So this is why I had seen some fuss over Mexico's AAA wrestling. Oh dear. . .
> WWE Acquires Mexican Wrestling Promotion AAA, First Joint Show Set for June in Los Angeles https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/wwe-aaa-acquisition-joint-show-june-1236373883/
Meanwhile, in the #BadEconomy.
> How is Africa affected by the US-China tariff war? https://globalvoices.org/2025/04/18/how-is-africa-affected-by-the-us-china-tariff-war/
> Who Would Pay the Biggest Price for Postal Privatization? https://ips-dc.org/who-would-pay-the-biggest-price-for-postal-privatization-2/
If you live in Butt Hole Holler, it's probably you, but you get what you vote for. More so if say, you are a vet on medications you get by mail.
Now, if you're one of those privileged assclowns saying "UPS does just fine" well, can't help you there. #FAFO
Meanwhile, in the #BadEconomy.
Oh well, #FAFO
> Trade war fallout: Cancellations of Chinese freight ships begin as bookings plummet
https://www.cnbc.com/2025/04/16/trade-war-fallout-china-freight-ship-decline-begins-orders-plummet.html
> Taking a mental health leave from work is an option most people don’t know about
https://apnews.com/article/mental-health-leave-work-depression-anxiety-d5b2969b8325cff74f5bb0dc2fb9bdf8
Sure, if you can afford to take the time off because these leaves are pretty much unpaid, good luck.
And then there is actually getting mental health care. Good luck if you need to find an affordable, accessible therapist.
Oh, and do you really want your employer knowing this about you?
> America's struggling wine industry is getting crushed by tariffs and Canada's retaliation https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/american-wine-global-tariffs-canada-boycott-rcna201296
Oh well, fuck around and find out.
> Tariffs will cost families nearly $5k per year, Kentucky governor says https://fox56news.com/news/kentucky/tariffs-will-cost-families-nearly-5k-per-year-kentucky-governor-says/
Oh well, again, reap what you sowed.
Meanwhile, in the #BadEconomy. Oh well, reap what you sow.
> Temu and Shein are raising prices after Trump tariff crackdown https://www.axios.com/2025/04/16/shein-temu-price-increase-trump-tariffs-de-minimis
> China trade war poses threat to US arms firms’ rare earths supply, analysts warn
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/apr/16/china-trade-war-us-arms-firms-rare-earths-supply
Oh no, the gringo military industrial complex could come to a halt. (Also, if you wonder why the #PendejoInChief wants to pillage Ukraine and Greenland, guess what they got underground).
> Who has more leverage in the US-China trade war? https://abcnews.go.com/Business/country-leverage-us-china-trade-war-experts-weigh/story?id=120713403
Short term, could be even, US may have slight edge. But long term, the Chinese will adapt, find other trading options, and then there are all those US securities they hold that they could cash anytime.
But I am not a pundit nor play one on TV.
In #ChampagneProblems 
. Break out the tiny violins 
> US yacht industry thrown into turmoil by tariffs, crew crackdowns: ‘My client is canceling his order’ https://nypost.com/2025/04/16/us-news/tariffs-and-crew-issues-present-rough-waters-for-yachtsmen/
> Oligarchy Has Arrived in America. Will We Confront It? https://inequality.org/article/oligarchy-has-arrived-in-america-will-we-confront-it/
Correction: Oligarchy HAS been, is, and will always be in America. Where the hell you guys been? There, fixed that for ya. Will gringos confront it? Not as long as they see themselves as millionaires in the waiting.
> China Tells Airlines To Suspend Boeing Jet Deliveries: Report https://www.latintimes.com/china-tells-airlines-suspend-boeing-jet-deliveries-report-580745
Not sure can blame the Chinese here. I mean, Boeing has been having issues even before the #PendejoInChief and his tariffs. Still, maybe they can do a little lobbying (kiss kiss) to get an exemption.
Meanwhile, your tax dollars at work in the #BadEconomy
> Bezos Versus Musk: Which Billionaire Will Trash Space the Most? https://www.counterpunch.org/2025/04/15/bezos-versus-musk-which-billionaire-will-trash-space-the-most/
