"How Are We Going to Afford This?" U.S. Companies Face Tariff Reality - China or Higher Costs and Poor Quality when "Made in America"

[Mac-7]

Except, that it didn't use to be like that. We used to make such shit. Indeed, we still make a lot of shit. Some cars are made here, and somehow they compete with cars made elsewhere.

If we can make a car, why can't we make a camera.


I don't buy it.

Its not a question of quality but price

China pays low wages, does not have work safety or environmental laws

And if thats not enough they steal intellectual property and have government subsidized exports

China is willing to lose money if it destroys local companies and makes them the sole provider

Its called mercantilism

 

[Correll]

Its not a question of quality but price

China pays low wages, does not have work safety or environmental laws

And if thats not enough they steal intellectual property and have government subsidized exports

China is willing to lose money if it destroys local companies and makes them the sole provider

Its called mercantilism

So, that's really shitty of them.

So.... tarrrifs seem an obvious answer.

 

[jc456]

So, that's really shitty of them.

So.... tarrrifs seem an obvious answer.

You can look at it as a someone risking to take out a loan to improve the bottom line

 

[Mac-7]

You can look at it as a someone risking to take out a loan to improve the bottom line

Some people can look at it that way

But I know what mercantilism means for the countries china targets for takeover

And its not pretty

 

[jc456]

Some people can look at it that way

But I know what mercantilism means for the countries china targets for takeover

And its not pretty

And why trump is taking the risk

 

[berg80]

Some people can look at it that way

But I know what mercantilism means for the countries china targets for takeover

And its not pretty

Trump’s Mexico tariffs could raise produce prices in the next few days, Target CEO says​

Shoppers will likely see produce prices increase in the coming days due to President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Mexican imports, Target CEO Brian Cornell said Tuesday.

The Trump administration’s 25% levies on goods from Mexico and Canada, along with an additional 10% duty on Chinese imports, took effect Tuesday.

Cornell said Target relies heavily on Mexican produce during the winter months, and the tariffs could force the company to raise prices on fruits and vegetables as soon as this week.

“Those are categories where we’ll try to protect pricing, but the consumer will likely see price increases over the next couple of days,” he told CNBC in an interview after Target released its fiscal fourth-quarter earnings.

“If there’s a 25% tariff, those prices will go up,” Cornell added.

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You voted for an idiot.

 

[Mac-7]

Cornell said Target relies heavily on Mexican produce during the winter months, and the tariffs could force the company to raise prices on fruits and vegetables as soon as this week.

We grow the same veges in the US

 

[jc456]

Trump’s Mexico tariffs could raise produce prices in the next few days, Target CEO says​

Shoppers will likely see produce prices increase in the coming days due to President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Mexican imports, Target CEO Brian Cornell said Tuesday.

The Trump administration’s 25% levies on goods from Mexico and Canada, along with an additional 10% duty on Chinese imports, took effect Tuesday.

Cornell said Target relies heavily on Mexican produce during the winter months, and the tariffs could force the company to raise prices on fruits and vegetables as soon as this week.

“Those are categories where we’ll try to protect pricing, but the consumer will likely see price increases over the next couple of days,” he told CNBC in an interview after Target released its fiscal fourth-quarter earnings.

“If there’s a 25% tariff, those prices will go up,” Cornell added.

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You voted for an idiot.

Like all the gas taxes? Congestion taxes? You know you hypocrites are really funny. You can’t get out of your own way

 

[EvilCat Breath]

What degenerate democrats aren't accepting, or maybe don't know, is that China, Canada and Mexico, as well as numerous other nations already have tariffs on American goods. We didn't have any tariffs on foreign goods. All of the tariffs Trump imposed are reciprocal. If a country doesn't like it, they can end the tariffs on American goods. They can stop exporting illegal drugs into this country. They can stop sending their prisoners here. To say that we have no right to economic parity or expectation of not being a dumping ground for the mobile sewage is something only a degenerate democrat would come up with.

 

[Luckyone]

So you support exploiting slave like labor in 3rd world countries like China.

 

[justoffal]

Americans stopped making cheap products long ago.This when it became even cheaper to make the products overseas. People can blame policy all they want, but Americans demand and love "cheap."

This is about policy. The policies of tariffs, but of much more. Policies of the past may have made it easier for small businesses and others to have products assembled and made overseas, and then shipped back to America for sales. I'm sure somewhere it all the policy stuff are tax incentives and tax breaks, and other GOVERNMENT SUBSIDIES to keep PRIVATE BUSINESSES going on the cheap with bigger, better profits.

My Headline: Trump Tariffs Expose Reality of Higher Costs, Poor Quality of "Made in America" - Small Businesses know that equals products being more expensive with inferior quality.

"How Are We Going to Afford This?" U.S. Companies Face Tariff Reality - Higher Costs and Poor Quality when "Made in America"

Business owners told The Times that President Trump’s tariffs could lead to higher costs and expressed frustration at the sudden uncertainty about policy.

The New York Times has heard from nearly 100 companies that import from China about how the president’s tariffs were affecting them. They are a cross-section of striving enterprises stitched into the global economy: companies that make greeting cards, board games, outdoor footwear, hangers, digital picture frames, coffee equipment, toys, stained-glass windows and custom electronics.

Several themes emerged. American businesses, not Chinese suppliers, were shouldering the cost of tariffs. Many companies said they would have to raise prices to offset the expense if they had not already. Some spoke of a feeling of business paralysis: They were afraid to make plans amid the unpredictable stream of new tariffs, fearing the risk of moving production out of China since no country seemed immune.

Turning to domestic alternatives was usually not viable because they were more expensive, the quality was inferior and there were fewer options. Finally, completely reinventing their supply chain would be a huge undertaking for the companies, requiring time and expense they cannot easily spare.

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From her home in Phoenix, Erica Campbell is waiting for a cargo vessel from China to deliver a shipment of thousands of Jesus rattle dolls, tin Easter eggs, religious-themed baby swaddle blankets and 15,000 packages of Jesus Heals bandages.

Ms. Campbell, 36, the owner of Be a Heart, a Catholic goods business, paid the Chinese factories that manufacture the items months ago. The boxes were loaded in a container before President Trump imposed a new 10 percent tariff on all Chinese imports on Feb. 1. She said she probably avoided paying an additional duty as a result, but she was worried there would be more U.S. tariffs to come.

“I can’t figure out what is going to happen,” Ms. Campbell said. “I am on high alert.”

Take a good look at that picture you're looking at a cultural black hole that serves as a conduit funneling poverty directly from China to the United States. All she's doing is supporting slave labor on another continent.

 

[Mac-7]

Americans stopped making cheap products long ago.This when it became even cheaper to make the products overseas. People can blame policy all they want, but Americans demand and love "cheap."

This is about policy. The policies of tariffs, but of much more. Policies of the past may have made it easier for small businesses and others to have products assembled and made overseas, and then shipped back to America for sales. I'm sure somewhere it all the policy stuff are tax incentives and tax breaks, and other GOVERNMENT SUBSIDIES to keep PRIVATE BUSINESSES going on the cheap with bigger, better profits.

My Headline: Trump Tariffs Expose Reality of Higher Costs, Poor Quality of "Made in America" - Small Businesses know that equals products being more expensive with inferior quality.

"How Are We Going to Afford This?" U.S. Companies Face Tariff Reality - Higher Costs and Poor Quality when "Made in America"

Business owners told The Times that President Trump’s tariffs could lead to higher costs and expressed frustration at the sudden uncertainty about policy.

The New York Times has heard from nearly 100 companies that import from China about how the president’s tariffs were affecting them. They are a cross-section of striving enterprises stitched into the global economy: companies that make greeting cards, board games, outdoor footwear, hangers, digital picture frames, coffee equipment, toys, stained-glass windows and custom electronics.

Several themes emerged. American businesses, not Chinese suppliers, were shouldering the cost of tariffs. Many companies said they would have to raise prices to offset the expense if they had not already. Some spoke of a feeling of business paralysis: They were afraid to make plans amid the unpredictable stream of new tariffs, fearing the risk of moving production out of China since no country seemed immune.

Turning to domestic alternatives was usually not viable because they were more expensive, the quality was inferior and there were fewer options. Finally, completely reinventing their supply chain would be a huge undertaking for the companies, requiring time and expense they cannot easily spare.

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From her home in Phoenix, Erica Campbell is waiting for a cargo vessel from China to deliver a shipment of thousands of Jesus rattle dolls, tin Easter eggs, religious-themed baby swaddle blankets and 15,000 packages of Jesus Heals bandages.

Ms. Campbell, 36, the owner of Be a Heart, a Catholic goods business, paid the Chinese factories that manufacture the items months ago. The boxes were loaded in a container before President Trump imposed a new 10 percent tariff on all Chinese imports on Feb. 1. She said she probably avoided paying an additional duty as a result, but she was worried there would be more U.S. tariffs to come.

“I can’t figure out what is going to happen,” Ms. Campbell said. “I am on high alert.”

Are Americans entitled to the cheapest products and services ?

 

[justoffal]

Are Americans entitled to the cheapest products and services ?

I thought Bessent said it best: " access to cheap goods is not the essence of the American dream"....

I'm going to exempt food from that statement though. Food should be as inexpensive as it can possibly be made.

 

[Mac-7]

I thought Bessent said it best: " access to cheap goods is not the essence of the American dream"....

I'm going to exempt food from that statement though. Food should be as inexpensive as it can possibly be made.

I’m still waiting for a fire breathing lefty to answer that question, if they dare

 

[Mac1958]

As long as the ignorant orange buffoon in the White House thinks that tariffs are paid by the sending country, like it's some kind of tax on THEM, American businesses and American consumers just have to bend over and take it.

I know he has surrounded himself with obedient supplicants, but does NO ONE have either the knowledge or the balls to set him straight?

 

[jc456]

What degenerate democrats aren't accepting, or maybe don't know, is that China, Canada and Mexico, as well as numerous other nations already have tariffs on American goods. We didn't have any tariffs on foreign goods. All of the tariffs Trump imposed are reciprocal. If a country doesn't like it, they can end the tariffs on American goods. They can stop exporting illegal drugs into this country. They can stop sending their prisoners here. To say that we have no right to economic parity or expectation of not being a dumping ground for the mobile sewage is something only a degenerate democrat would come up with.

They can drop their tariffs huh

 

[Concerned American]

So you support exploiting slave like labor in 3rd world countries like China.

Sure, then he will donate to Catholic charities who in turn will send $$$$ to the down trodden Chinese. Dainty only thinks as far as the end of his nose.

 

[jc456]

Sure, then he will donate to Catholic charities who in turn will send $$$$ to the down trodden Chinese. Dainty only thinks as far as the end of his nose.

That’s really long with his Pinocchio nose

 

[justoffal]

Are Americans entitled to the cheapest products and services ?

It comes at a price...
When you import from China you also import their standard of living.

 

[justoffal]

What degenerate democrats aren't accepting, or maybe don't know, is that China, Canada and Mexico, as well as numerous other nations already have tariffs on American goods. We didn't have any tariffs on foreign goods. All of the tariffs Trump imposed are reciprocal. If a country doesn't like it, they can end the tariffs on American goods. They can stop exporting illegal drugs into this country. They can stop sending their prisoners here. To say that we have no right to economic parity or expectation of not being a dumping ground for the mobile sewage is something only a degenerate democrat would come up with.

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