Tariffs, Truth, and TikTok Reels: Reforming the Internet One Laugh (and Hard Truth) at a Time

At Reform the Internet, we believe in blending real-world issues with humor, community, and unapologetic truth-telling. This week’s hot topic?

Trump's Tariffs

Trump's tariffs are back — and they're shaking everything from your grocery bill to global markets. Where should Christians (and frankly, any principled person) stand amid this chaos? Let’s break it down.

On April 9, 2025, President Trump announced a 90-day pause on most of his new tariffs — except for China. Their rates jumped to a staggering 125%. CEOs, traders, and even allies have sounded the alarm, warning of price hikes and economic instability.

As small business owners ourselves, we’ve already seen how global moves trickle down: higher prices for importers, extra costs for distributors, and inflated tags at your local store.

But this isn’t just about economics. It's about negotiation strategy. Trump’s approach — imposing blanket tariffs to force other nations to the bargaining table — is classic anchoring. Like in Chris Voss' Never Split the Difference, the tactic is aggressive but meant to secure better deals. Does it work? Sometimes.

Already, some companies have announced plans to bring manufacturing back to the U.S., hoping to dodge steep tariffs. But broad strokes policies like 10% across-the-board tariffs also spark uncertainty, leaving small businesses and families in limbo.

And let’s be honest: no administration — left or right — has a perfect track record on transparency or accuracy. We encourage our readers to dive into the data, question sources, and call out inconsistencies. That’s the heart of Reform the Internet: building a community that seeks truth, even when it’s uncomfortable.

Speaking of community — we’ve got lighter (but no less important) stuff going on too. Remember the days when a scraped knee earned a dramatic "We’ll have to cut it off" from Dad?

We laughed about that on our latest show — and asked you all to share your own “tough love” memories in the comments. Humor, after all, is how we stay sane in a world spinning with crisis.

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We’re also ramping up our viewer interaction: send us your funniest reels and get a shout-out to our 35,000 subscribers. Got a small business?

We’re open to sponsor partnerships — but we vet everyone to make sure they align with our values of transparency and integrity. Our mission is to build trust in a digital age where that’s in short supply.

Bahama Giveaway

On a more serious note, life’s pressures can feel suffocating. That’s why we spotlight people like Sam Rothrock — a Christian counselor and PhD who's helping people turn their struggles (whether PTSD, disability, or burnout) into strength.

His current giveaway? An all-expense-paid Bahamas vacation — a chance for one lucky winner to rest, recharge, and reclaim peace. No strings attached.

At the end of the day, our message is simple: love and truth go hand in hand. Loving without truth is cowardice. Truth without love is cruelty.

We strive for that hard balance — in our takes on tariffs, our reactions to viral memes, and our support of those battling personal storms.

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So, whether you're here for deep dives into economic policy, good-natured ribbing about midnight Taco Bell runs, or resources to help you get through the day — Reform the Internet has your back.

Drop your thoughts in the comments, challenge our takes, and let's keep this community sharp, honest, and a little bit rowdy.

And stay tuned — we’ve got a huge giveaway coming soon. (Yes, we’re exaggerating… but only a little.)