Gary Marcus

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Reposted by Gary Marcus

russia doesn’t get hit with trump tariffs because white house says us doesn’t trade with russia (because of the war).

not true: us-russia trade is presently about $3b a year.

which doesn’t sound like much until you realize the united states also just hit lesotho with 50%

4/3/2025, 6:28:05 PM

The statement addresses a public issue related to international trade policies and the application of tariffs, specifically in the context of U.S. relations with Russia and Lesotho. It critiques the rationale provided by the White House for not imposing tariffs on Russia, suggesting a discrepancy between official statements and actual trade figures.

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The statement does not appear to cause harm directly, but it challenges the accuracy of official statements, which can be seen as a form of constructive criticism.
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The statement engages in constructive criticism by pointing out a perceived inconsistency in policy application without resorting to personal attacks or ad hominem arguments. [+1]
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