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Economy

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13. I don't know what it is but it ain't free enterprise. Stocks will be roiled as earnings plunge.

Tue May 20, 2025, 10:01 AM

May 20

If people spend less and tariffs eat into profits, there is a big PLUNGE ahead.

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Trump warns America's businesses: Eat my tariffs, or pay the price [View all] Eugene May 19 OP

Let the entire country raise their prices RainCaster May 20 #1

The obligation of corporate management Big Blue Marble May 20 #3

Komrade Krasnov said tariffs would pay for everything Hassler May 20 #4

I'm mildly curious... Is he serious... Shipwack May 20 #5

He's putting on a show. mwmisses4289 May 20 #9

they'll just close their doors, they can't operate at a loss. Meadowoak May 20 #8

Hope they all tell Figarosmom May 20 #11

Trump is contradicting Trump Martin Eden May 20 #12