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dude@lemmings.worldM to news@lemmings.worldEnglish · 2 days ago

After new car prices hit record high, Trump admin says it’s working to lower costs

www.independent.co.uk

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After new car prices hit record high, Trump admin says it’s working to lower costs

www.independent.co.uk

dude@lemmings.worldM to news@lemmings.worldEnglish · 2 days ago
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Average new car transaction prices reached a record $50,326 in December, driven by consumer preference for pricier trucks and SUVs
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  • Alexstarfire@lemmy.world
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    Whatever he does, I guarantee it’ll make thing worse. I’m hoping he does nothing.

  • YurkshireLad@lemmy.ca
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    “Prices will drop by 1400%!”

    • HubertManne@piefed.social
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      a trillion percent. they will be paying you to take cars.

    • mojofrododojo@lemmy.world
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      he’s got a concept of a plan for sure.

  • BigMacHole@sopuli.xyz
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    And TOMORROW he will be SUCCESSFUL regardless of the Actual Car Prices and anyone who says OTHERWISE will be DEPORTED!

    -Freedom Loving Free Thinking Republicans!

  • etherphon@midwest.social
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    How they gonna do that? Steal shipments of cars from other countries?

    • ThomasWilliams@lemmy.world
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      The Trump car.

      Just subscribe to 700 easy payments.

      Strength Through Joy !

    • resipsaloquitur@lemmy.world
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      Lower tariffs. Problem solved.

      • etherphon@midwest.social
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        If only it were so simple. /s

        • resipsaloquitur@lemmy.world
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          Republicans MO — cause problem, then remove problem when people complain and say “there I fixed it.”

          Or wait for democrats to inherit problem and blame them.

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    By adding more tax to every purchase?

  • aramis87@fedia.io
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    I’m guessing that he’ll tell automakers they don’t need to include unnecessary features like seat belts and airbags and stuff.

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    Im sorry but all I can think in response to this is https://youtu.be/ljPFZrRD3J8

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    I really want him to just implement government price controls, I want to see the Libertarian/Capitalist trump supporters I know try to argue this

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