Subj : Thanks America!
To   : Nightfox
From : Arelor
Date : Sat Nov 09 2024 16:48:17

  Re: Thanks America!
  By: Nightfox to Bf2k+ on Fri Nov 08 2024 11:18 am

 > One thing that worries me a bit is that I've heard Trump wants to impose
 > tariffs on imported goods, especially from China, where his tariffs would be
 > higher.  A lot of our electronic goods are made in China, and I'm worried
 > this would mean higher prices for a lot of our goods.  If you need a new
 > refrigerator, washer, dryer, computer, etc., you may be paying more for it.
 > Let alone things we might buy with disposable income, such as a game
 > console, Raspberry Pi & accessories, and other such things.

Welcome to the EU, where this problem is a given!

IMO the issue there is not the presence or lack of tariffs, but the fact a former industrial powerhouse such as the US depends on importing that stuff today.


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