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Letter: Trump ain’t leaving. Now go and enjoy your $40 guacamole.

(Doug Mills | The New York Times) President Donald Trump gestures after signing tariffs in the Rose Garden of the White House, in Washington, on Wednesday, April 2, 2025. President Trump unveiled his most expansive tariffs to date in a ceremony at the White House on Wednesday afternoon, saying he would impose a 10 percent tariff on all trading partners.

So now we learn that Walmart is increasing prices very soon.

Soon to be followed by other retailers, we can imagine. It couldn’t be that our fearless leader has hit us all with a regressive national sales tax (tariffs), while at the same time claiming to cut taxes (for the wealthy).

This is a world-class bait and switch. “Hurray!” say his followers. Enjoy your $40 guacamole.

“Don’t worry,” say those who oppose. He’s a lame duck. In four years he’ll be gone.

Was no one watching last time? All his beautiful Christians will never have to vote again. He ain’t leaving!

Philip Widmer, Salt Lake City

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