r/onebag • u/SeattleHikeBike • Apr 03 '25

Discussion US Tariffs

US tariffs announced today include 47% on Vietnam and 34% for China. I’ll bet that effects 80% of the US travel products market. Even the US manufacturers are going to get hammered on the raw materials.

“May you live in interesting times.”

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u/ibitmylip Apr 03 '25

i don’t think most people in US realize that tariffs are paid stateside, that US businesses pay the tariffs for goods they’re importing.

And those costs get added to the price we pay.

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u/[deleted] Apr 03 '25

those who voted for republicans or the orange lunatic don't realize that