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Trump’s Tariffs Are Being Paid By The Oligarchs! Dilbert Creator Shows The Proof!

2025-08-04 News & Politics
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Economic Debate: Who Bears the Burden of Trump Tariffs?

Learn the contrasting economic arguments over whether US oligarchs or everyday consumers are truly paying the price for targeted trade tariffs, as debated using conflicting expert data.

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  • Economic analysis from sources like the Federal Reserve Bank of New York indicates consumers shoulder over 90% of tariff costs, countering the idea of corporate absorption.
  • Scott Adams initially argued that US "oligarchs" were absorbing the costs, positioning the policy as the start of a "golden age."
  • The discussion exposes uncertainty regarding economic forecasting, noting previous failures by economists to predict crises like 2008.
  • This exchange outlines a factual dispute where one side cites data showing consumer pain (e.g., $3,800 hit per house), and the other cites sources suggesting business absorption.

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Who is paying the brunt of the costs for Trump’s tariffs? According to Dilbert creator Scott Adams, it’s U.S. oligarchs, not consumers, who are on the hook for the added costs, and as a result these economic moves mark the beginning of a new “golden age.” Adams’ assertion drew sharp rebuttals, especially from a user named Curious Mr. Fox, who backed his critique with economic data showing consumers actually bore most of the costs. Despite Adams citing outlets like the Wall Street Journal and Goldman Sachs to support his claim, skepticism remained high, especially among those distrustful of establishment sources. As Jimmy and Americans’ Comedian Kurt Metzger discuss, the exchange became a spectacle of internet drama, economic quibbling, and political sniping—with the winner yet to be determined. Kurt Metzger on Twitter: https://twitter.com/kurtmetzger Kurt’s website: http://www.KurtMetzgerComedy.com Become a Premium Member: https://www.jimmydore.com/premium-membership Go to a Live Show: https://www.jimmydore.com/tour Subscribe to Our Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/jimmydorecomedy/ytlivestreams LIVESTREAM & LIVE SHOW ANNOUNCEMENTS: Email: https://mailchi.mp/jimmydorecomedy/ytlivestreams Twitter: https://twitter.com/jimmy_dore Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JimmyDoreShow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejimmydoreshow WATCH / LISTEN FREE: Videos: https://www.jimmydore.com Podcasts: https://www.jimmydore.com (Also available on iTunes, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or your favorite podcast player.) ACCESS TO FULL REPLAYABLE LIVESTREAMS: Become a Premium Member: https://www.jimmydore.com/premium-membership SUPPORT THE JIMMY DORE SHOW: Make a Donation: https://www.jimmydore.com/ Buy Official Merch (Tees, Sweatshirts, Hats, Bags): https://thejimmydoreshow.dashery.com/ https://dobynsfamilycreations.com/collections/the-jimmy-dore-show-store DOWNLOAD OUR MOBILE APP: App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/jimmy-dore/id839294547 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jimmydore.jimmydore Jimmy Dore on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jimmy_Dore Stef Zamorano on Twitter: https://twitter.com/miserablelib About The Jimmy Dore Show: #TheJimmyDoreShow is a hilarious and irreverent take on news, politics and culture featuring Jimmy Dore, a professional stand up comedian, author and podcaster. The show is also broadcast on Pacifica Radio Network stations throughout the country.

Top Comments (10)

@danbauer3669 2025-08-04

It is super expensive to be poor in America.

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@miketexas4549 2025-08-05

The same people with eight mansions, three yachts, and two jets are the same ones that want you living in a box watching Netflix and eating bugs because of "the climate."

186 9 replies
@chillstep4life 2025-08-05

Its not Left vs Right... Its the Elites vs the People

183 24 replies
@tanvirSingh-p2z 2025-08-06

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@aquato13 2025-08-04

Yeah Timothy Geithner the guy who resided over the 2008 financial crisis bailed out the banks and kicked 2.5 million people out of their homes, Mr. Neoliberal Economics himself, yeah listen to that guy. I'm sure he has your best interests in mind.

44 1 replies
@_Dovar_ 2025-08-04

As long as nothing serious happens to the banking cartels or corporate monopolies, any mention of "golden age" will be a tasteless joke.

40 3 replies
@SpectreJL 2025-08-04

What a moron, exactly how did he come to those conclusions?

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@BringBackGulags 2025-08-05

Amazing that establishment shills are establishment shills no matter the establishment.

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@gaga5347 2025-08-04

I feel you I wanted them locked up 💯🙏

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@thadmatson 2025-08-04

Experts have become ‘most likely to be bought the ‘F’ off’ that is it!

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