Ontario Moves ahead with 25% Tariff on electricity

[stokes]

 

[Grimscale]

4 hours later... Just kidding.

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And headlines in the daily rags reads "Trump backs off on threat to Canada".

 

[spat]

And headlines in the daily rags reads "Trump backs off on threat to Canada".

Trump could cure cancer and most of the headlines would read "Trump puts thousands of oncologists out of work".

 

[Saltwater60]

My crappy county executive was saying today it will increase our electric bills by $69.00 per month. Of course he said he’s trying to confirm it and has reached out to others to verify. He’s a liar and this is surely for political gain no one’s electrical bill is $400 per month because you have to factor in taxes, surcharges, and delivery fees.

 

[Grimscale]

no one’s electrical bill is $400 per month because you have to factor in taxes, surcharges, and delivery fees.

My friend regularly pays around $400/mo. But EVERYTHING in his house is electric including the water heater and geothermal system.

In the summer I regularly top $300 due to A/C use.

 

[spat]

My friend regularly pays around $400/mo. But EVERYTHING in his house is electric including the water heater and geothermal system.

In the summer I regularly top $300 due to A/C use.

Wow, ours wasn't even close to that before the solar.

And we're electric everything.

We get there now between the payments on the solar and the electric bill, but that's also covering all our transportation too.

 

[Old Jalopy]

Well, at least it's going into warmer weather. Our bill usually runs close to $400 a month in the colder months, and has since 8 years ago when we lived in a city. New place is a brand-new energy efficient home and still ran that much. Fridge, freezer, electronics, hot water tank, furnace, and the dryer.
YAY! Gas pumps are still killing us, food prices are outrageous, and now this. Wait and see are the famous last words of many disastrous experiments. Ya know, like Obama's health care system, Biden's everything, Covid.... The rich don't care about this because they have money, people like myself are going to suffer, and those in a really low economical way are screwed. Not saying give in, but this new group in the WH sure as shit aren't doing anything to help the middle and lower class. I'm feeling severe deja vu where I should be feeling relief.

 

[libertysnake]

Well, at least it's going into warmer weather. Our bill usually runs close to $400 a month in the colder months, and has since 8 years ago when we lived in a city. New place is a brand-new energy efficient home and still ran that much. Fridge, freezer, electronics, hot water tank, furnace, and the dryer.
YAY! Gas pumps are still killing us, food prices are outrageous, and now this. Wait and see are the famous last words of many disastrous experiments. Ya know, like Obama's health care system, Biden's everything, Covid.... The rich don't care about this because they have money, people like myself are going to suffer, and those in a really low economical way are screwed. Not saying give in, but this new group in the WH sure as shit aren't doing anything to help the middle and lower class. I'm feeling severe deja vu where I should be feeling relief.

If Trump came out and said "The money we collect on tariffs from foreign goods will be used to subsidize Americans that would be subject to tariffs from other countries," then I'd feel more confident in this bullshit game he is playing. But he's not saying that. For all I know the plan is for Trump is going to have the government pocket that money and not use the incoming tariff money we're making to help out ordinary people. It's a tax we're having to pay essentially without any benefit.

I've seen ZERO concern for how he is going to offset the pain to regular people.

 

[Old Jalopy]

If Trump came out and said "The money we collect on tariffs from foreign goods will be used to subsidize Americans that would be subject to tariffs from other countries," then I'd feel more confident in this bullshit game he is playing. But he's not saying that. For all I know the plan is for Trump is going to have the government pocket that money and not use the incoming tariff money we're making to help out ordinary people. It's a tax we're having to pay essentially without any benefit.

I've seen ZERO concern for how he is going to offset the pain to regular people.

That's my issue. Last run, he was trying and did right by America as a whole. This time, he's forgetting the people who turned away from the left and voted for him because they needed relief from price gouging and a severely high cost of living, especially in states like NY where the cost of living is already hard to deal with for many people. We need the economy to lower and stabilize, not keep increasing. Part of what is/was killing the US is the extremely high cost of living. We would not have survived another 4 years of Bidenomics, and Trumponomics isn't looking better. Hell, with the 300% increase last month because of these tariffs, I am barely affording my heart and other medications. I simply don't see this going well for anyone not making 6 figures.

 

[holdover]

Trump knows we can outlast them ,just a mattter of time . By the time trump is done with them well be making money on the trade.

 

[holdover]

If Trump came out and said "The money we collect on tariffs from foreign goods will be used to subsidize Americans that would be subject to tariffs from other countries," then I'd feel more confident in this bullshit game he is playing. But he's not saying that. For all I know the plan is for Trump is going to have the government pocket that money and not use the incoming tariff money we're making to help out ordinary people. It's a tax we're having to pay essentially without any benefit.

I've seen ZERO concern for how he is going to offset the pain to regular people.

The tariffs are temporary, When the game is over, we will be in much better shape. could be a while though.

 

[libertysnake]

The tariffs are temporary, When the game is over, we will be in much better shape. could be a while though.

Doesnt' mean money won't coming in excess out of my electric bill. Who is going to pay for the increase in the cost? Me? Fuck that. I want to know what he's doing to bring my bill down not make it go up. What's the game plan to give relief to Americans that are hurt by this policy shift?

If my costs are going up year over year, and so are the costs of other people -- without any regard to that pain -- then it's going to be a rough midterm.

 

[Jmac00]

Doesnt' mean money won't coming in excess out of my electric bill. Who is going to pay for the increase in the cost? Me? Fuck that. I want to know what he's doing to bring my bill down not make it go up. What's the game plan to give relief to Americans that are hurt by this policy shift?

If my costs are going up year over year, and so are the costs of other people -- without any regard to that pain -- then it's going to be a rough midterm.

this tariff has been rescinded, PM Ford and State dept officials are meeting today ( I think its today )

But keep in mind, Canada charges us 279% tariff on dairy, and up to 400% on other goods. All president Trump is doing, is level the playing field. And those taking advantage of America are not happy. go figure

 

[libertysnake]

this tariff has been rescinded, PM Ford and State dept officials are meeting today ( I think its today )

But keep in mind, Canada charges us 279% tariff on dairy, and up to 400% on other goods. All president Trump is doing, is level the playing field. And those taking advantage of America are not happy. go figure

This isn't answering my question about how he's going to subsidize regular Americans whose costs are going to rise as a result. Are we taking the incoming funds and using it elsewhere to offset that pain? What's the plan?

Or are the feds just pocketing it?

 

[stokes]

This isn't answering my question about how he's going to subsidize regular Americans whose costs are going to rise as a result. Are we taking the incoming funds and using it elsewhere to offset that pain? What's the plan?

Or are the feds just pocketing it?

The tariff has been rescinded, that means it was cancelled. Yet you still want some sort of handout for it? Sound a bit like a welfare rat to me.

 

[libertysnake]

The tariff has been rescinded, that means it was cancelled. Yet you still want some sort of handout for it? Sound a bit like a welfare rat to me.

Sounds to me like you're ignoring what could've happened and legitimate concerns of people.

 

[stokes]

Sounds to me like you're ignoring what could've happened and legitimate concerns of people.

What could've happened? Infers it didnt happen, yeah I dont usually worry about what didnt happen.

 

[holdover]

Doesnt' mean money won't coming in excess out of my electric bill. Who is going to pay for the increase in the cost? Me? Fuck that. I want to know what he's doing to bring my bill down not make it go up. What's the game plan to give relief to Americans that are hurt by this policy shift?

If my costs are going up year over year, and so are the costs of other people -- without any regard to that pain -- then it's going to be a rough midterm.

I understand.Your costs would be going up anyways Im thinking we will get some relief by next year. The way I see it, if something isnt done to correct our overspending were fucked, We can keep printing money but eventually The house of cards comes down , always does. Thats one reason the founding fathers stated in the constitution that only gold and silver be used for currency, and we were good with a gold backed dollar , but they went to a credit backed dollar . Fed chairman ben bernake testified before congress in 2011 or 2012 that if congress continues to spend at the present rate, the US debt will become unsustainable by 2028 . Thats where were were headed. Thats what were faceing agenda, 30


I believe the Democrats had other plans , to continue with squandering untold fortunes on anything they can think of , collaspe the economy,total default on loans break up the US into several regions . Destroy the US. Then build back better

We got to look at the bigger picture. Hell I dont want to pay more either, fucking groceries are insane . I hear ya but Im crossing my fingers Trump is doing the right thing.

 

[Old Jalopy]

I understand.Your costs would be going up anyways Im thinking we will get some relief by next year. The way I see it, if something isnt done to correct our overspending were fucked, We can keep printing money but eventually The house of cards comes down , always does. Thats one reason the founding fathers stated in the constitution that only gold and silver be used for currency, and we were good with a gold backed dollar , but they went to a credit backed dollar . Fed chairman ben bernake testified before congress in 2011 or 2012 that if congress continues to spend at the present rate, the US debt will become unsustainable by 2028 . Thats where were were headed. Thats what were faceing agenda, 30


I believe the Democrats had other plans , to continue with squandering untold fortunes on anything they can think of , collaspe the economy,total default on loans break up the US into several regions . Destroy the US. Then build back better

We got to look at the bigger picture. Hell I dont want to pay more either, fucking groceries are insane . I hear ya but Im crossing my fingers Trump is doing the right thing.

I hope all of this works out, and I too am sick of other countries screwing the US over. A lot of costs could be cut if we stopped being everyone else's protector. Let these other countries do their own fighting. War only makes the rich richer and the poor poorer. We need to stop funding the rebuilding of other countries and start focusing on the United States. It's supposed to be MAGA, not MEEGA (Make Everyone Else Great Again). You don't see other countries jumping in to help us get rid of our terrorists, or donating billions to us to rebuild our infrastructure. Some of this is more like cutting off the nose despite the face. A large part of our debt is due to giving all our resources including money to other countries. It bears repeating that a huge chunk of our debt would go away if our government actually put America first.
Trump can't run again, so he's got nothing to lose. But, the US citizens do. Right now, most people feel nothing will change, and the facts and actions point to things getting worse. When a lot of Americans can't afford medical needs, there's a problem. In Jan. most medications jumped at least 300% in cost. That's a huge issue. Most people won't see it unless you have to take medications daily. So you'll have to pardon me if I say and feel things need to be done a little faster than a four year plan. I am far from being alone with that sentiment.

 

[libertysnake]

I understand.Your costs would be going up anyways Im thinking we will get some relief by next year. The way I see it, if something isnt done to correct our overspending were fucked, We can keep printing money but eventually The house of cards comes down , always does. Thats one reason the founding fathers stated in the constitution that only gold and silver be used for currency, and we were good with a gold backed dollar , but they went to a credit backed dollar . Fed chairman ben bernake testified before congress in 2011 or 2012 that if congress continues to spend at the present rate, the US debt will become unsustainable by 2028 . Thats where were were headed. Thats what were faceing agenda, 30


I believe the Democrats had other plans , to continue with squandering untold fortunes on anything they can think of , collaspe the economy,total default on loans break up the US into several regions . Destroy the US. Then build back better

We got to look at the bigger picture. Hell I dont want to pay more either, fucking groceries are insane . I hear ya but Im crossing my fingers Trump is doing the right thing.

The thing is younger generations are paying into this system at unfair rates due to past bad behavior. It shouldn't be our responsibility to fix what was fucked by those who did the wrong thing. The cost of these past debts shouldn't fall solely at the feet of younger Americans to mop up.

What I know is my costs are going up. My salary isn't keeping pace, even though it's increasing, given the cost of goods. And the idea that any government program I pay into now will ever pay out to me is laughable.

We need to make some big fucking changes. People who are competent to raise them are not even remotely interested in having kids overall. We will not have a country or a population worth shit if we don't give younger generations some hope and relief. There is no more blood for the stone.

Cut the fucking spending. Keep money in people's pockets, or the economy is going to tank. That means hard choices across the board. Military, social nets, and absolutely no more foreign aid bullshit. The well is dry.

 

[libertysnake]

I hope all of this works out, and I too am sick of other countries screwing the US over. A lot of costs could be cut if we stopped being everyone else's protector. Let these other countries do their own fighting. War only makes the rich richer and the poor poorer. We need to stop funding the rebuilding of other countries and start focusing on the United States. It's supposed to be MAGA, not MEEGA (Make Everyone Else Great Again). You don't see other countries jumping in to help us get rid of our terrorists, or donating billions to us to rebuild our infrastructure. Some of this is more like cutting off the nose despite the face. A large part of our debt is due to giving all our resources including money to other countries. It bears repeating that a huge chunk of our debt would go away if our government actually put America first.
Trump can't run again, so he's got nothing to lose. But, the US citizens do. Right now, most people feel nothing will change, and the facts and actions point to things getting worse. When a lot of Americans can't afford medical needs, there's a problem. In Jan. most medications jumped at least 300% in cost. That's a huge issue. Most people won't see it unless you have to take medications daily. So you'll have to pardon me if I say and feel things need to be done a little faster than a four year plan. I am far from being alone with that sentiment.

My mother's chemo pills, when she was on them, were I think 20-30k a month. The insurance wouldn't cover them. They had to find a grant to help her out.

 

[SonOfSun]

This isn't answering my question about how he's going to subsidize regular Americans whose costs are going to rise as a result. Are we taking the incoming funds and using it elsewhere to offset that pain? What's the plan?

Or are the feds just pocketing it?

This is really obvious.....

He's not going to subsidize anyone.

The feds are just going to pocket it, sort of. It's a new revenue stream. They will use the money to cut corporate taxes and taxes for billionaires like Musk and Bezos. What you think that 300 million Musk gave Trump to run was without strings attached? Haha. Your income taxes will stay the same, tarrifs will be put in place to increase your costs and the "real people" in the big club will benefit, just like always. Get your fuckin' lube out.

 

[spat]

This isn't answering my question about how he's going to subsidize regular Americans whose costs are going to rise as a result. Are we taking the incoming funds and using it elsewhere to offset that pain? What's the plan?

Or are the feds just pocketing it?

Wait till you see what your 2025 tax bill is going to be.

I really suspect he is going to kick some of these savings back to the American people.

He needs to use most of it to counter the deficit, but I am pretty sure he is going to put some back directly into your hands.

 

[spat]

This is really obvious.....

He's not going to subsidize anyone.

The feds are just going to pocket it, sort of. It's a new revenue stream. They will use the money to cut corporate taxes and taxes for billionaires like Musk and Bezos. What you think that 300 million Musk gave Trump to run was without strings attached? Haha. Your income taxes will stay the same, tarrifs will be put in place to increase your costs and the "real people" in the big club will benefit, just like always. Get your fuckin' lube out.

Where do you guys get this "billionaires getting tax cuts thing from ?

You do understand that income != wealth, right ?

You can be a billionaire and still have zero income.

Income taxes are essentially a middle class thing.

The poor care about money.

The middle class care about income.

And the wealthy care about wealth.

They are 3 completely different things.


A poor guy thinks he's doing well if his wallet is fat with cash.

A middle class guy doesn't keep much in his wallet, but he thinks he's doing pretty well if his paycheck is big.

The wealthy guys don't carry any cash, and they DGAF about a salary. They know they're doing well if their portfolio is healthy.

 

[libertysnake]

This is really obvious.....

He's not going to subsidize anyone.

The feds are just going to pocket it, sort of. It's a new revenue stream. They will use the money to cut corporate taxes and taxes for billionaires like Musk and Bezos. What you think that 300 million Musk gave Trump to run was without strings attached? Haha. Your income taxes will stay the same, tarrifs will be put in place to increase your costs and the "real people" in the big club will benefit, just like always. Get your fuckin' lube out.

And if he doesn't, I bet everyone will try to justify all this. Because people never learn. You can't be critical of one side and ignore the other. Call shit as you see it.

But let me guess, he's playing more 4D chess...

 

[Jmac00]

This isn't answering my question about how he's going to subsidize regular Americans whose costs are going to rise as a result. Are we taking the incoming funds and using it elsewhere to offset that pain? What's the plan?

Or are the feds just pocketing it?

President Trump isn't going to be subsidizing anything, for awhile. What "we the people" need to do is settle in for a few months.

No one, absolutely no one can fix the economy briben left the country in, overnight. Give it a couple months, and see how this shakes out. I like where President Trump is going with this, I like his plan.

You have to understand, the world has been shoving it up our ass for the last 15 years, with unfair tariffs. They have been taking advantage of America. Now that President Trump wants to level the playing field, the rest of the world is pissed their cash cow is going away. naturally, they are threatening to retaliate. So things are going to get kinda sporty for the next few months

 

[holdover]

When Trump left office gas was around 2 bucks a gallon, and food was affordable . Under biden gas went to nearly 4 bucks a gallon and food prices doubled or more. I think our economy was pretty good in his first term , His tax bill will put beaucoup money back into the hands of the people ,

Time will tell if things get better or not. Its to early to say