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by edoceo 412 days ago
Tax all fuel. So those energy consumption of wealthy cost more?
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michpoch 412 days ago
Ok, let's assume you do. Let's tax all fuels 300% in the US. Now all manufacturing stops as your production costs are all over the roof. Everything is imported from countries that do not have these taxes.

What problem was solved here? None.

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triceratops 412 days ago
> Everything is imported from countries that do not have these taxes.

Finally a good use for tariffs!

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