POTUS 2024 - Harris vs Trump - General Election Discussion

[Lathum]

Trump went after John Deer tonight at, of all places, a town hall with farmers, saying he would put a 200% tariff on their products made outside the US.

[Fidatelo]

Originally Posted by Lathum

Trump went after John Deer tonight at, of all places, a town hall with farmers, saying he would put a 200% tariff on their products made outside the US.

Do farmers like John Deere? I know they _need_ John Deere, but from what I understand the company has been actively antagonizing their customers in recent years with technology that makes it impossible to repair their own gear. Throw in a good rant about producing stuff in the good ol' U S of A and it seems like a plausible enough idea (not saying it went well, just it doesn't sound outlandish from a high level concept).

[GrantDawg]

Originally Posted by Fidatelo

Do farmers like John Deere? I know they _need_ John Deere, but from what I understand the company has been actively antagonizing their customers in recent years with technology that makes it impossible to repair their own gear. Throw in a good rant about producing stuff in the good ol' U S of A and it seems like a plausible enough idea (not saying it went well, just it doesn't sound outlandish from a high level concept).

There are still farmers that use the brand as a part of their personality, but the company has definitely taken a hit in reputation recently. I imagine them moving manufacturing to Mexico will erode the brand further. I think most farmers will like this idea.

[cuervo72]

They're gonna get subsidies to pay for the stuff anyway, right?