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🔥 Tariff Tug-of-War: China, Japan, South Korea Join Forces—And Trump’s Back at It Again

How China, Japan, and South Korea are teaming up against U.S. tariffs—what it means for global trade, your wallet, and Trump’s 2025 comeback agenda.

📌 Quick Summary for the Time-Starved:

China, Japan, and South Korea are aligning on a tariff response to U.S. trade moves.

Trump’s new “Liberation Day” tariffs are set to go live April 2, aiming to "level the playing field."

Critics say American consumers will foot the bill, while Trump supporters call it economic justice.

Bonus: We break down tariffs like you’re 10, so your kid could explain this at the dinner table.

🌏 What's Going On: The Asia-Pacific Alliance Strikes Back

In a rare show of economic coordination, China, Japan, and South Korea have announced they’ll team up to respond to U.S. tariffs. This comes after the first high-level economic dialogue in five years between the trio. The countries are mulling over a joint free trade agreement, supply chain cooperation, and—yes—a collective response to what they see as aggressive U.S. trade tactics.

And who’s poking the trade bear again?

🎯 Enter Donald J. Trump

Trump, now campaigning hard for the 2024–2025 comeback tour, is rolling out a new batch of tariffs on April 2, a date he’s dubbed “Liberation Day”. His targets? Automobiles, electronics, steel, aluminum—you name it, it’s probably on the list.

The goal, according to the Trump camp: “Fair and Reciprocal Trade.” The U.S. should no longer be the “world’s discount mall,” they argue.

🎭 Trump’s Tariff Playbook — With Commentary from Both Sides

Let’s decode the two main camps:

✅ The Right: Trump’s Supporters Say…

It’s about time someone called out the imbalance in global trade deals.

Other countries impose high tariffs on American goods while enjoying open U.S. markets.

Tariffs will protect American jobs, revive domestic manufacturing, and reduce the trade deficit.

“We’re being used,” Trump recently said. “These tariffs send a message: America isn’t for sale.”

👉 In their eyes, tariffs are economic nationalism done right.

❌ The Left: Critics Warn...

Tariffs act like taxes on American businesses and consumers.

They risk inflation by making imported goods more expensive.

Could destabilize global trade and lead to retaliatory measures—which is already starting with China, Japan, and South Korea.

U.S. allies aren’t fans either—even Japan and South Korea have pushed back, saying they're being unfairly targeted.

👉 In their view, tariffs are economic own-goals with political overtones.

🧮 The Real Impact: Who Feels It?

GroupImpactU.S. ConsumersHigher prices for cars, electronics, and even foodManufacturersMore expensive raw materials like steel and aluminumFarmers & ExportersRetaliatory tariffs abroad could reduce demandInvestorsMarket jitters due to geopolitical tension

According to the Tax Foundation, tariffs could cost the average U.S. household hundreds per year, with only marginal benefits for protected industries.

🧠 Explain Like I'm 10: What Are Tariffs and Why Do They Matter?

Okay, imagine this:

You have a lemonade stand, and your friend from Canada wants to sell you lemons for $1 each. But your neighbor across the street also sells lemons—but for $2.

To help your neighbor (because, hey, they live here!), your parents say: “If you buy lemons from Canada, you have to pay $1 extra per lemon.” That’s a tariff.

So now:

Canadian lemons cost $2 ($1 + $1 tariff).

Your neighbor’s lemons are the same price—no tariff.

You might just buy local now.

That’s how tariffs protect domestic sellers. But guess what? You—the buyer—are stuck with higher prices, no matter what.

🏛️ Why Governments Use Tariffs (and When They Backfire)

🛡️ To Protect Local Jobs

Keeps local factories open by making foreign goods more expensive.

💰 To Raise Money

Historically, tariffs were like toll booths. Less relevant today, but still a source of revenue.

⚖️ To Fight “Unfair” Trade

If another country is cheating (like selling goods too cheap), tariffs level the playing field.

💣 To Apply Pressure

It’s not just about money—sometimes tariffs are used to make countries change their policies.

But here’s the kicker: They can backfire—especially in a globalized economy. Companies rely on international supply chains, and disruption = cost.

🌐 Global Domino Effect: What’s the Risk?

China, Japan, and South Korea are signaling: "You tax us? We tax back."

If this spirals into a full-blown trade war, expect:

Even U.S. allies are wary. Tokyo and Seoul have publicly disputed parts of China’s statement, but everyone agrees: Trump’s tariffs are stirring the pot.

🤔 So... Are Tariffs “Fair”?

That depends on whom you ask.

📣 Fair According to:

Steelworkers in Ohio

Policy hawks who hate China’s subsidies

Nationalists who want to re-shore jobs

📉 Unfair According to:

Small businesses reliant on cheap imports

Families trying to stretch every dollar

Free trade economists who argue global markets drive innovation

📆 What’s Next?

With “Liberation Day” just around the corner, keep an eye on:

April 2 tariffs implementation

Market reactions—especially auto and tech stocks

China–Japan–South Korea coordination

Whether other allies—EU, Canada, Mexico—get dragged into the crossfire

🧩 Final Thoughts: Trade Is a Team Sport

Like any good game, international trade works best with rules, respect, and teamwork. Tariffs might offer a short-term score, but long-term? You need cooperation, not confrontation.

Whether Trump’s tariffs are a home run or a boomerang remains to be seen. But one thing’s for sure: the world’s watching.

🧠 TL;DR Takeaways

Trump’s tariffs are back, branded as “Fair and Reciprocal.”

China, Japan, and South Korea are coordinating a united front.

Tariffs help some industries but raise prices for consumers.

Trade wars risk global economic instability.

Understanding tariffs = understanding modern geopolitics.

Source: 🔥 Tariff Tug-of-War: China, Japan, South Korea Join Forces—And Trump’s Back at It Again

The Supervillain and the Secret Agent

Reblog if you're a writer who re-reads their own work for funsies.

What's going on in the congo rn is one of many many reasons that the right to repair is a VITAL tenant in leftism imo

4TO3 BigUglyHag - TitanQuestNudeStatues

Sharing for the first time OBJECTS!!!!!!! (I have so many to release)

request made by @yvonnestarr

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ALL CREDITS GO TO @biguglyhag !! Original link can be found here.

credits for the ruins of the scene go to @syninplays and the wallpaper in the background to @pixelfrogslegs <3

any problems please let me know ^^

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TQMaleNudeStatues (10,1,6,9)

2k polycounts (h-lod) 4 presets - only one is fully recolorable - 512x X 1024x textures found in Decor -> Sculptures

TQMaleNudeStatues (2,8,4)

1k polycounts 4 presets - only one is fully recolorable - 512x X 1024x textures found in Decor -> Sculptures

TQFemaleNudeStatues (all)

2k polycounts (h-lod) 5 presets - only one is fully recolorable - 512x X 1024x textures found in Decor -> Sculptures

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Gentle reminder that they almost definitely planted evidence on Luigi and arrested him to distract from the fact that the real UHC shooter got away with killing a billionaire. One of us successfully killed a billionaire and one of us could successfully do it again

(edit: Thompson was a millionaire but my point still stands billionaires and millionaires who make money through killing thousands gotta go)

Second part this time with shoes. First part with bag is here. Next is clothes and then misc accessorries. I might also do one for Kids stuff. No custom patterns where used because I didn’t want to make the list longer… So all patterns are from EA.

Cluttered Closed - Part 02 - Shoes Collection :

01 - Mensure

02 - Simcredible

03 - DOT

04 - Louma

05 - Mensure (SimsCave Link)

06 - Mensure (SimsCave Link)

07 - Louma

08 - Helen-Sims

09 - Granny Zaza

10 - Granny Zaza

11 - Simply Styling

12 - ShinoKCR

13 - Angela

14 - Simply Styling

15 - ShinoKCR

16 - Ladesire

17 - Flovv

18 - Angela

19 - Flovv

20 - Simplykitsch

21 - Mensure (SimsCave Link)

22 - IrishStar

23 - ShinoKCR

24 - Simcredible

25 - Louma

26 - ShinoKCR

27 - Simplykitsch

28 - TheNumbersWoman

29 - Simply Styling

30 - Flovv

31 - BuffSumm

32 - Sweet Ambrosia

33 - Flovv

34 - Sweet Ambrosia

35 - Mensure (SimsCave Link)

36 - Cyclonesue

37 - Pilar

38 - Simply Styling

39 - DOT

40 - BuffSumm

41 - Ladesire

42 - ShinoKCR

43 - Mensure (SimsCave Link)

44 - Louma

45 - Simply Styling

46 - Mensure (SimsCave Link)

47 - Lulu265

48 - Simply Styling

49 - Jomsims

50 - Kardofe

51 - Simcredible

52 - DOT

53 - Megativity

54 - Mutske

55 - Mensure (SimsCave Link)

56 - ShinoKCR

57 - Lulu265

58 - Cyclonesue

59 - The 77 Sims

60 - Mutske

61 - ShinoKCR

62 - Lulu265

63 - Mensure (SimsCave Link)

64 - Mensure (SimsCave Link)

"Out in the Yard" Mini outdoor deco set

–by itssimplythesims for TS3

The poll winner from a few weeks back was indoor/outdoor decor 🏡and with the warmer weather we're having, I thought I'd convert a few things for the yard since we'll be spending a little more time outside, like hanging out with family on the patio, splashing around in the pool, or building in the sandbox with Ryan's two toddlers. 🤭

This set is a little bit of a mishmash but I found the outdoor storage bin first–the details are super nice–and then just started tacking on a few things that I thought might look nice out in...well, the yard!

Please reblog so more people can enjoy these! 🫶

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Tech Specs

For TS3

Package format | $5 | Found in Sculptures

Decor only | Not functional

Original creator credit can be found in each object's description

Everything is less than 10k polys except for the chair (~11k was the best I could do without losing integrity)

TOU | Creative Commons

OK to convert to other games.

‼️No paywalls. Must have a free option with immediate access‼️ because my creations and conversions are under the Creative Commons license and/or are paid for by me for the whole community to enjoy.

OK to include in lots or uploads.

OK to retexture, clone, or modify.

Please give me a shoutout if you use or convert them! 💗

If you like these, DM me with ideas if you'd like more backyard goodies. 😁 (I was thinking maybe garages could use some love, too...?)

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Stone Walls & Plants

S4 to S3 Walls 

Credit to pictureamoebae for the walls

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How to keep Sims from moving around when you’re photo-shooting, without resorting to poses (yes, it IS possible!)

Because I’m trying to shoot pics for a large wedding party, I figured I’d eventually run into the bane of every Simmer who attempts to put a lot of Sims into one location:

They won’t bloody well stay where you want them to!

Want them all sitting down? Soon enough, one or more of them will get out of their chairs, even if you have Sim Autonomy OFF.

I found something that fixes that, and it’s something so simple: the Movie Maker cheats.

Apparently, you need Generations for this (or you did when it was released; I’m not sure if a subsequent patch enabled it for everyone) but give it a try, regardless of whether you have Generations or not.

To access it, open up the cheat console (CTRL + SHIFT + C) and type:

TestingCheatsEnabled True

And then type:

MovieMakerCheatsEnabled True

Now, when you Shift-left-click on a Sim, you’ll get the following menu:

Disable Autonomy will make ALL the Sims on the lot do nothing, except what you tell them to do. Sit them all down, and they’ll stay put. THIS is the cheat you need to keep all those little wandering buggers in place!

Turn off Look Ats will stop their heads from moving (you probably want to keep this enabled for most things, as it looks more natural)

Animation lets you play almost any animation on any Sim, from the idles to the conversations, the solo dances (sadly no animations that require two people, so your Sims can’t slow-dance this way unless you switch on some music and tell them to slow dance). You can play them once or play them in a loop.

Remember to shift-left-click the mailbox and set all needs to static if you’re doing a day of shooting, or else you’ll have some Sims starving to death in puddles of pee ;)