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Will you pay more?
Posted on 4/4/25 at 7:42 am
Posted on 4/4/25 at 7:42 am
With the cost of imported stuff rising due to additional tarriffs being levied, consumers are faced with the choice of having to pay more for the things they want or simply stop purchasing as much.
will you pay more for the stiff you want or just not buy as much stuff?
will you pay more for the stiff you want or just not buy as much stuff?
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Posted on 4/4/25 at 7:47 am to SlidellCajun
yeah. i miss the "made in america" quality tools
Posted on 4/4/25 at 7:49 am to SlidellCajun
No. I will "put off" some purchases until this is over. I will refuse to pay more when I know I am paying a 30% tariff. That is just reality.
Posted on 4/4/25 at 7:53 am to SlidellCajun
If tariffs stay in place for a significant period of time inflation will hit and we will be paying more for everything. There will be no avoiding it.
This post was edited on 4/4/25 at 7:53 am
Posted on 4/4/25 at 7:54 am to SlidellCajun
A combination. Wants will be put off until this clusterfrick is over if I notice a marked price increase. Needs will be purchased at the same level of quality I would have purchased before at whatever price I have to pay to acquire it.
But I also appreciate that comes from a place of financial security that the majority of people in this country don’t experience.
But I also appreciate that comes from a place of financial security that the majority of people in this country don’t experience.
Posted on 4/4/25 at 7:57 am to SlidellCajun
I can’t wait to buy a $1700 American made throttle body for my truck
Posted on 4/4/25 at 7:58 am to SlidellCajun
I'll pay more for the shite I need and not buy the stuff I want.
Posted on 4/4/25 at 7:59 am to SlidellCajun
Imagine the choices being pay more or buy less and thinking it’s a positive outcome…
Posted on 4/4/25 at 8:01 am to frogtown
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I will "put off" some purchases until this is over. I will refuse to pay more when I know I am paying a 30% tariff. That is just reality.
Exactly, and I believe MANY consumers will have a similar approach. The deterioration in purchasing & confidence could lead businesses to pare or at least delay investments and new hires, consumers to delay purchases, and for financial risk assets, such as equities, to decline or increase in volatility.
I heard DT say last evening 'two years'. It will be interesting to see what the voters think during the mid-terms....
Posted on 4/4/25 at 8:05 am to SlidellCajun
I really feel for small businesses who will be some of the most put under the gun.
I think they will make the assumption these are temporary tariffs and will be forced to borrow money to keep the lights on. Ultimately this will benefit the larger corporations once the environment changes
I think they will make the assumption these are temporary tariffs and will be forced to borrow money to keep the lights on. Ultimately this will benefit the larger corporations once the environment changes
Posted on 4/4/25 at 8:12 am to UltimaParadox
In a sense, this is a war. It’s a trade war.
Other countries have been trading unfairly. Hitting us with big tarriffs, manipulating their currency to make their goods cheaper, cheating on labor laws stipulated by the WTO, etc. We’re trying to hold them accountable. We’re trying to turn consumer attention to buying American.
Correcting this situation comes at a cost.
Someone has to pay.
It will be more expensive.
Imo, buying American is patriotic .i been trying to do that for years. It’s hard but there’s some gratification in knowing that it was made by Americans.
I hope we can collectively send the message that we’re willing to pay more to hold these countries accountable
Other countries have been trading unfairly. Hitting us with big tarriffs, manipulating their currency to make their goods cheaper, cheating on labor laws stipulated by the WTO, etc. We’re trying to hold them accountable. We’re trying to turn consumer attention to buying American.
Correcting this situation comes at a cost.
Someone has to pay.
It will be more expensive.
Imo, buying American is patriotic .i been trying to do that for years. It’s hard but there’s some gratification in knowing that it was made by Americans.
I hope we can collectively send the message that we’re willing to pay more to hold these countries accountable
Posted on 4/4/25 at 8:17 am to SlidellCajun
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Imo, buying American is patriotic .i been trying to do that for years. It’s hard but there’s some gratification in knowing that it was made by Americans.
In many situations there is no American alternative. You need to realize this.
I was supposed to be buying luxury vinyl plank flooring (LVP) in a few months. American companies sell this but they are manufactured in either Vietnam or China. No alternative.
Posted on 4/4/25 at 8:30 am to frogtown
Skip the LVP and buy hardwood.
Posted on 4/4/25 at 8:30 am to SlidellCajun
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I hope we can collectively send the message that we’re willing to pay more to hold these countries accountable
I know it gets deep and complex. But simply put, I feel like I pay enough taxes already. That’s just me though.
Posted on 4/4/25 at 8:32 am to SlidellCajun
sure. It wont last forever.
Although, i'll probably just try and search for more american made alternatives if they exist.
Although, i'll probably just try and search for more american made alternatives if they exist.
Posted on 4/4/25 at 8:33 am to 22jctiger22
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Skip the LVP and buy hardwood.
This is a rental.
Posted on 4/4/25 at 8:34 am to AlteriorMotive
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I feel like I pay enough taxes already.
If income tax gets abolished, then you should be very happy!
Posted on 4/4/25 at 8:38 am to notsince98
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If income tax gets abolished
Assuming you think the tariffs will stay in place to pay for the lost revenue.
Even though Trump has already said he is ready to deal.
So which is it
Posted on 4/4/25 at 8:51 am to UltimaParadox
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Assuming you think the tariffs will stay in place to pay for the lost revenue.
Even though Trump has already said he is ready to deal.
So which is it
Trump has mentioned before that he is a fan of having tariffs and removing income tax and abolishing the IRS. This is how the federal government was originally funded in this country. It is what we should get back to at some point.
The future probably depends on whether other countries choose to give USA truly free and fair trade agreements and remove all their tariffs, taxes, currency manipulations, regulations, etc.
Posted on 4/4/25 at 8:57 am to frogtown
Very true and good point
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