What's the real cost of bringing manufacturing jobs back to America?

Remember that if the tariffs bring the jobs back, the tariffs will never go away. Once the prices are pushed up, they will stay that way. Hence the sales on that product will be reduced accordin…

Top stories for Long   What's the real cost of bringing manufacturing jobs back to America? Alesha Harrison, B.A. Economics & History • Answered April 13 Remember that if the tariffs bring the jobs back, the tariffs will never go away. Once the prices are pushed up, they will stay that way. Hence the sales on that product wi... Read more » 9 3   When lawyers say "You don't pay unless you win", what percentage of your winnings do they usually take? Kate Stoneman, attorney (litigator) • Answered May 2 It depends on state law and the type of case. As an initial matter, you can only have a contingency fee arrangement if you are suing for money. (Don't say "duh". Even though... Read more » 109 7   What are the most common design mistakes people make when building homes that end up being nightmares to live in? Kent Hartfield, former Optical Physicist at Lockheed Martin (1978-2007) • Answered May 8 I can think of several mistakes in design to look out for when buying or building a house that make them less than pleasant to live in, but maybe not a nightmare. The very f... Read more » 141 26   What is one lesser-known electronic component that most hobbyists or students overlook, but professionals swear by? Shahid Ansari, lives in London (1990-present) • Answered April 17 I would vote for the varistor (aka Metal Oxide Varistor). This two terminal component protects against voltage surges and does this quite well. A Varistor presents a high r... Read more » 446 32   Why is it that carnivorous meat is not edible? Martin Navarra, Former Cook and Baker • Updated April 14 Oh it is. Some of it is delicious (like salmon), some of it… well, I've had bear jerky. It was… fine I guess? Gamey, but different people have different tastes. Credit: Bear... Read more » 374 53   How is it fair that NY AG Letitia James gets to have the taxpayers foot the bill for her defense of "alleged" fraud crimes? That's not right. Guy Campbell • Answered May 9 Yes when Donald Trump illegally directs the United States Department of Justice to bring a case of fraud against an Attorney General who previously prosecuted him, the inte... Read more » 606 26   How long can someone hold raw uranium without harm? C Stuart Hardwick, Scifi author and science nerd. • Answered May 13 and a If wearing rubber dishwashing gloves, quite a long time. Uranium, like you, is radioactive but not very. It's more radioactive than you only because your radioactivity... Read more » 258 9   What do poor people in the United States of America eat? Annastasia Scott, Patient Access at Hospitals (2012-present) • Answered January 19, 2018 Both of my parents were low ranking military when I was younger working their way up. I remember eating MREs that they would end up collecting if they didn't have time to e... Read more » 476 18   What happens if you don't have a Real ID? Can you still travel in the U.S.? Ty Doyle, A lawyer with an opinion on everything • Answered May 5 After literally decades of delays, it appears as though enforcement of the REAL ID act will finally begin going into effect on May 7, 2025. The only real impact for people ... Read more » 348 74   Why aren't more people outraged about political corruption when it seems to happen in plain sight? Steven Haddock, B.A. in Political Science • Answered May 15 Hey, which would you rather have happen. You go to the DMV and there's a 2 hour wait; or You can give $20 to someone who works at the DMV who does it out the back door and ha... Read more » 89 12   Why is oil down after Trump has announced tariffs? Does Trump's plan work to bring prices down? Mats Andersson, Visited 18 US states • Answered April 4 No but when there's a severe recession, the demand for oil drops. Oil is used in many manufacturing processes, and it is widely expected that as Americans get poorer, they w... Read more » 416 17   What did JD Vance learn during his visit to Greenland? Jon Green, I've seen better US Presidents. Ten of them, and counting. • Updated April 21 He learned, by all accounts, that even his own country's armed forces are unimpressed by the concept of annexing Greenland in an avaricious minerals land-grab. And that neit... Read more » 1.8K 79 Read more in your feed

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