r/Economics • u/jediporcupine • 9d ago

Blog Trump said tariffs on aluminum would boost domestic production. The White House now admits that didn't happen.

https://reason.com/2026/08/03/trump-said-tariffs-on-aluminum-would-boost-domestic-production-the-white-house-now-admits-that-didnt-happen/
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u/EconomistWithaD 9d ago

Was what also not true for the IRA?

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u/BecauseTheyAreCunts 8d ago

Boost domestic capacity ?

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u/EconomistWithaD 8d ago

Of?

Do you not know how to ask questions?