r/wallstreetbets • u/s1n0d3utscht3k • Mar 03 '25

News Trump Officially Signs 20% Tariffs on China

https://www.barrons.com/news/trump-signs-order-for-20-tariff-on-china-w-house-d6fec57f
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u/meshreplacer Mar 03 '25

If Treasury notes default there is no Stonk market. It will take at most 30 days to go Mad Max mode.

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u/GreenTropius Mar 04 '25

I have a banker friend and I asked him what would happen if they fuck up treasury securities. He said if I am legitimately worried there is nothing to do but stock up on ammo lol.

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u/iPigman Mar 04 '25

I do have a leather jock-strap with cute, little, chrome plated spikes that I've been dying to wear

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u/GreenTropius Mar 04 '25

It's good to know someone is going to be dressed stylishly as the world burns, thanks.