HOT TOPICS | This Is Very, Very Bad: Tariffs, Retaliation, and Recession Fears – April 9th, 2025

Trump’s slapped a 104% tariff on Chinese goods—yes, you read that right—and now China’s hitting back with their own round of retaliatory tariffs. The result? Skyrocketing prices, a shaken stock market, and economists nervously whispering…recession.

It’s economic brinkmanship at its dumbest, and everyday Americans are the ones stuck with the bill.

Don goes live to break down the numbers, the fallout, and how this mess could spiral even further. Spoiler: it’s not looking great out there.

Buckle up, Lemon Nation—this is going to hurt.

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