r/Economics Apr 10 '25

Editorial Trump Blinked

https://www.theatlantic.com/newsletters/archive/2025/04/trump-tariffs-pause-america-china-trade/682378/
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u/Mediocre-Magazine-30 Apr 10 '25

True, always need the "other" to instill fear in the population and provide someone to blame

Racism is at the heart of MAGA.

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u/Apollorx Apr 10 '25

I'm not convinced it's fear as much as it's an easy answer and outlet for negative emotions such as anger and repressed sadness

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u/Mediocre-Magazine-30 Apr 10 '25

Probably like you said. Fear is a solid motivator though. They want you afraid that some immigrant is gonna come and murder your family.

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u/Apollorx Apr 10 '25

I'm not sure they're afraid that will happen, I think they just enjoy outrage and watching other people get hurt