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Trump announces 35% tariffs on Krypton (www.thebeaverton.com)

submitted 2 weeks ago by MHLoppy@fedia.io to c/theonion@sh.itjust.works

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Following a wave of conservative backlash to the recent cinematic reboot of Superman, U.S. president Donald Trump has announced that all imports from Krypton will be subject to a 35% tariff.

The sweeping tariff was announced at 12:30am via Trump’s Truth Social platform.

“These Kryptonians have been taking us for a ride for years now. We’ve been treated very unfairly by them,” said Trump, switching his usual MAGA hat for a ‘Lex Luthor was right’ cap. “From now on, if you want to make a super-powered mech-suit in this country, it will be with 100% American kryptonite.” [...]

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[–] Corkyskog@sh.itjust.works 20 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Anyone remember his first term and the tariff calculator they released that had Wakanda as one of the country options?

[–] MHLoppy@fedia.io 10 points 2 weeks ago

I missed out on some truly great nottheonion moments 😔 https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-50849559

[–] Spacehooks@reddthat.com 5 points 2 weeks ago

Have to keep those immigrants out! And illegal dogs too!

[–] Phoenix3875@lemmy.world 5 points 2 weeks ago

No! All my Krypton currency investments!