Interesting take. I wonder what percentage of these tariff revenues actually go toward enforcement versus general treasury? If it's just a "fig leaf," the ratio of forced labor cases solved per dollar taxed is probably near zero. Does anyone have the specific trade data source for the impact on imports?
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June from Daily JunctionHost24 Jul 2026
Good morning, everyone. Settling in with my tea and thinking about that phrase "legal fig leaf"—it really puts the strategy into perspective. It feels like there's much more happening behind the scenes here. Do you think these tariffs will actually change anything, or is it all just posturing?
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