Trade Wars and Tariffs

[BeardedVol]

It doesn’t help that other countries’ citizens like their leaders standing up to Trump, making his bluster fairly useless.

What's truly ironic is that Trump actually envies Xi's control of the Chinese populace.

'Maybe we'll give that a shot': Donald Trump praises Xi Jinping's power grab

US president says it is ‘great’ that the Chinese premier has paved the way to become president for life

www.theguardian.com

 

[n_huffhines]

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"10,000 tariff Grandpa" is hilarious

 

[BeardedVol]

Major car manufacturer says it will stop production of this vehicle due to tariffs

The automaker said the pause will start on May 12 at its plant in Alabama, which builds the CX-50 for North American markets.

www.pennlive.com

Subaru Canada to source more vehicles from Japan, not U.S.

In the wake of the Trump administration's tariffs, it plans to reduce American imports to just 10%, down from the current 26%

driving.ca

 

[CobbVol]

Potential good news for US manufacturing ...

From the article:

Audi is nearing a final decision on building its first U.S.-based factory, a critical stopgap that could help the automaker mitigate some of the impact of President Trump’s 25% auto tariffs.
Döllner reaffirmed Audi’s commitment to expanding its footprint in the U.S. and growing within the North American market over the next decade. A final decision on how to proceed, including the location of the potential plant, is expected later this year.

Audi eyes U.S. plant to counter auto tariffs

Audi nears decision on first U.S. factory to offset tariffs and expand its North American footprint amid rising trade pressures.

www.cbtnews.com

 

[Orangeslice13]

Everyone is opposed to slavery…..
Sort of.

 

[evillawyer]

LMAO. And the regular goobers will be like "Art of the Deal" etc etc.

 

[Orangeslice13]

I get lost in all the hackerey.
Where are we on national security, climate change and slavery in this thread

 

[SpaceCoastVol]

Bro, Biden broke you 2 weeks in.

Prolly. Hey are you making my drink in your bar?

 

[mrorange211]

I get lost in all the hackerey.
Where are we on national security, climate change and slavery in this thread

you on fire today

 

[DinkinFlicka]

Prolly. Hey are you making my drink in your bar?

I dunno. You still flying planes and making stewardesses take pictures with you? Lol.

 

[Orangeburst]

Showerhead..I wouldnt pay 129 for one, and most wouldnt. Only presented as an either or for this narrative, I would pay $70 for a US Made over a $40 CCP, or even 100 for a 70 one. Go to Lowes.com and look at them..
Americans need to stop hoarding crap as well…

 

[DinkinFlicka]

Showerhead..I wouldnt pay 129 for one, and most wouldnt. Only presented as an either or for this narrative, I would pay $70 for a US Made over a $40 CCP, or even 100 for a 70 one. Go to Lowes.com and look at them..
Americans need to stop hoarding crap as well…

I think you just inadvertently quantified your patriotism.

 

[Orangeburst]

I think you just inadvertently quantified your patriotism.

not really..one can just do without a fancy showerhead. How many showerheads does one buy, except a remodel, and just use old one.

 

[Wireless1]

Showerhead..I wouldnt pay 129 for one, and most wouldnt. Only presented as an either or for this narrative, I would pay $70 for a US Made over a $40 CCP, or even 100 for a 70 one. Go to Lowes.com and look at them..
Americans need to stop hoarding crap as well…

I think you’ve nailed it. Mrs Wireless buys local as often as she can, knowing any premium stays in the local economy. If local is too expensive she just does without.

 

[utvolpj]

Showerhead..I wouldnt pay 129 for one, and most wouldnt. Only presented as an either or for this narrative, I would pay $70 for a US Made over a $40 CCP, or even 100 for a 70 one. Go to Lowes.com and look at them..
Americans need to stop hoarding crap as well…

Lowes and HD are lower quality at least for plumbing. Just an fyi

 

[hog88]

Make it MX, Vietnam, Indonesia, Bangladesh ext. There are many other places they could be made. Plus, $129 for a shower head?

 

[volbound1700]

I think you’ve nailed it. Mrs Wireless buys local as often as she can, knowing any premium stays in the local economy. If local is too expensive she just does without.

The big issue is not necessarily buying locally but having a fair market.

In my view, having more manufacturing in Europe and Latin America would also help us.

Issue is that if we just continue "status quo", all our companies will just outsource everything around the globe to Thailand, China, Vietnam, and India. There won't be any manufacturing anywhere else in the world unless those other countries are willing to lower their wages to match. How many of you anti-Tariff guys are up to get paid $ 5 per hour?

No, there isn't enough service or high-tech jobs to replace losing manufacturing and in some instances (such IT support and software design), that is outsourced as well.

Now you can argue automation is keeping US Manufacturing afloat and, in some ways, might be more of a threat to US labor than Asia.

 

[Orangeburst]

Our economy is too reliant on consumerism and the need for bells and whistles .Look at vehicles..you have power seats with memory, mirrors, 8 computers, heated this and that, blah blah blah.,It is just too much, How about an appliance without a computer? I would gladly go analog on just about anything and it would be cheaper, which would offset MIA costs, and last longer.

Everything has planned obsolescence these days..gotta keep those factories cranking.

 

[hog88]

Our economy is too reliant on consumerism and the need for bells and whistles .Look at vehicles..you have power seats with memory, mirrors, 8 computers, heated this and that, blah blah blah.,It is just too much, How about an appliance without a computer? I would gladly go analog on just about anything and it would be cheaper, which would offset MIA costs, and last longer.

Everything has planned obsolescence these days..gotta keep those factories cranking.

I’m in my first truck with heated/cooled seats and a heated steering wheel. I ain’t gonna go back!

 

[Orangeslice13]

I’m in my first truck with heated/cooled seats and a heated steering wheel. I ain’t gonna go back!

That’s like me and flying in the back with the peasants. I’m not doing that anymore

 

[Orangeburst]

I’m in my first truck with heated/cooled seats and a heated steering wheel. I ain’t gonna go back!

how about a moon roof? I have had one for years and never even use it, but if you want upgraded trim, you gotta get it.

 

[hog88]

That’s like me and flying in the back with the peasants. I’m not doing that anymore

I’ve flown 1st class once and it was pretty dang nice.

 

[Orangeburst]

I’ve flown 1st class once and it was pretty dang nice.

pampered..i sit back with the cattle.

 

[hog88]

how about a moon roof? I have had one for years and never even use it, but if you want upgraded trim, you gotta get it.

Yes it’s got the moon roof. I haven’t opened it yet.

 

[hog88]

pampered..i sit back with the cattle.

I got bumped from a flight for a later one. When they were boarding I watched everyone get on the plane, didn’t hear my group called. Asked the gate agent and she said sir 1st class was the first to board.