Professor Farnsworth analyzes MercadoLibre CEO's prediction that Latin America could benefit from the U.S.-China trade war, with a dash of doomsday scenarios and senile commentary.
Professor Farnsworth analyzes MercadoLibre CEO's prediction that Latin America could benefit from the U.S.-China trade war, with a dash of doomsday scenarios and senile commentary.

A Potential... Opportunity?

Good news everyone! It seems that this so called "trade war" between the United States and China might actually be a boon for Latin America according to that whippersnapper Marcos Galperin CEO of MercadoLibre—or as I call it "Amazon but with more sombreros!" He claims that if Latin America plays its cards right they could benefit from all this volatility. Volatility! Why back in my day the only volatility we had was when Nibbler ate too much dark matter!

Tariffs? Bah Humbug!

This Galperin fellow worth a measly $8.7 billion says that companies are moving manufacturing operations from China to Mexico to avoid Trump's tariffs. Tariffs! They're like taxes but with more... paperwork! And speaking of Trump that reminds me of the time Nixon's head tried to buy Planet Express. What a loony bin that was! Of course the tariffs are not as bad as that time I accidentally invented pants that steal money.

Permanent Shift? More Like a Permanent Nap!

Galperin seems to think there will be a permanent shift in U.S. China trade relations. 'I don't know how it's going to end,' he says. Well let me tell you young man everything ends the same way: with everyone being dead! Unless you invent a machine that transfers your consciousness into a robotic parrot then you might live a few extra years squawking about crackers.

Argentina's New Groove

Now about Argentina Galperin's homeland. It has a history of protectionist policies but their new president Javier Milei—who apparently fancies himself a Trump ally—is slashing tariffs and import restrictions. I say good for him! Maybe now they'll finally be able to import decent doomsday devices. Oh and apparently this Milei guy who is quite young is doing great things for Argentina. Of course this 'greatness' is still not as impressive as the day I invented the universe box.

Growing Pains and Infinite Abscesses

Galperin warns that there will be growing pains. 'Changes are painful,' he says. Painful? You don't know the half of it kid. I once accidentally invented a disease that makes your bones turn into pudding! Now *that's* painful! I hope it works and I hope people give him the time to let his work have effects. In the meantime what kind of time travel paradox can I cook up?

A Final Word of Dooooom!

So will Latin America become a trade powerhouse? Will the U.S. and China reconcile? Who knows! All I know is that I need a nap. And maybe a nice glass of Slurm. Just try not to think too much about where it comes from! Remember kids always try to be the best you can unless you are a failure then maybe just give up.


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