MSNBC explains 'Trump’s tariffs will cost you. Here’s how'

I promised a topical post today and I'm delivering. Today's topic: tariffs! I begin with Ali Velshi on MSNBC telling his viewers Trump’s tariffs will cost you. Here’s how.

Trump’s tariffs against the United States’ three largest trading partners, Canada, Mexico, and China are now in effect. These taxes levied on imported goods are not paid by the exporting country, but rather a cost that is passed on to the American consumer. Now, products like electronics, cars, denim, home goods, and food could see an increase in price.

Velshi presented a lot of statistics, especially about energy, including oil, and food. A dozen years ago, I found energy and food were among the top two labels on this blog, so of course I found them interesting. I might find them useful. Welcome to blogging as professional development.

MSNBC presented the Canadian side in ‘Utter madness’: Canadian PM candidate slams Trump's tariffs.

Canadian PM candidate Chrystia Freeland joins Morning Joe to discuss how Trump's tariffs are impacting Canada and the U.S.

Chrystia Freeland, who I'm rooting for to replace Trudeau as Canadian PM, says the tariffs are being imposed for no reason. I'd say no good reason, as she stumbled upon what I suspect is the real reason, Trump's designs on Greenland and Canada. Many of the horse loose in the hospital's supporters say he's a "peace president." In reality, he's an imperialist who just has his sights set closer to home.* Vladimir Putin must be pleased. His bad bromance is paying off.

Speaking of closer to home, House member warns Trump's tariffs could impact Michigan auto plants.

A second judge is blocking Trump's federal aid funding freeze. Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Mich., joins Way Too Early to react to this news and to Trump's tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China.

Stevens represents the district literally across the street from me and is a friend of mine on Facebook. She's someone I listen to and I think my readers should, too.

I'm sure I'll revisit this topic and other current events tomorrow through comedy. Stay tuned.

*Hoover Cleveland's threats to buy Greenland, invade Panama to seize the canal, and subjugate Canada and Mexico remind me of a proposal Elon Musk's grandfather supported, the North American Technate. I don't think that's a coincidence. I also think this is a topic for another time.