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Old 11-09-2024, 11:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Cuervo View Post
I'm not sure what the real solution is but tariffs are not the answer. Most economist have stated that whatever tariff is place on a product it will be the consumer that will pay the price. The problem with America is we are economical society, all of us including myself are always looking for a bargain. We don't care where it's made and who is making it, even if it's children. I love our country, but in China they encourage their people to buy their own home-produced products doing so is considered civil pride. Maybe the government should start a campaign teaching the American people the benefits of purchasing what we make here, even if the price tag is a bit higher.
Not everyone can AFFORD the higher price.