I have only the barest understanding of economic theory and international trade, but even I could see this coming. If I could make use of a somewhat rude metaphor Trump decided that he could punish nations he didn't like by pissing into the wind.
You're right, this is a disaster for everyone across the world and it's only going to get worse. I have slowed my roll with major purchases for the time being as we watch the chaos unfold. I am hunkering down from here on out. Trump just made the world a more dangerous place.
Yes, solidarity and mutual aid are what we need now. I wish I had already bought the wood stove I'll need for the tiny cabin we're building on a steep slope no one else wanted, but we did buy some solar generators of various sizes, and we've got hand tools and an electric chainsaw we can charge with solar, and more important than that, we know folks who are already living in poverty, and know how to grow a garden and help each other out when it floods. Which it will, again and again.
I have only the barest understanding of economic theory and international trade, but even I could see this coming. If I could make use of a somewhat rude metaphor Trump decided that he could punish nations he didn't like by pissing into the wind.
You're right, this is a disaster for everyone across the world and it's only going to get worse. I have slowed my roll with major purchases for the time being as we watch the chaos unfold. I am hunkering down from here on out. Trump just made the world a more dangerous place.
Yes, solidarity and mutual aid are what we need now. I wish I had already bought the wood stove I'll need for the tiny cabin we're building on a steep slope no one else wanted, but we did buy some solar generators of various sizes, and we've got hand tools and an electric chainsaw we can charge with solar, and more important than that, we know folks who are already living in poverty, and know how to grow a garden and help each other out when it floods. Which it will, again and again.
Last year, I had planned on buying my first home. That won’t be happening anytime soon.
I'm so sorry, that's devastating! But you're right to hold off; this the time to save as much money as you possibly can.
Especially when I lost money in my 401K.