That's how they maintain their profits.
this post was submitted on 15 May 2025
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China isn't paying the tariffs. And companies aren't paying the tariffs. It all depends on the American consumer paying the tariffs.
I'll be going without for as long as I possibly can - (not just Walmart). I'd expect them to be able to hold out for longer, but I've been training my whole life for this whereas they are just greedy assholes.
Clearly Walmart paid some tariffs last quater, 🐸
Yes, that's how they work. The point of tarrif is to make the foreign goods expensive for consumer so that the cosumer would choose a cheaper alternative that is made in America but, when there are no alternatives. It's just another kind of tax from the consumer.
There is a limit on what they can charge considering a lot of products are plastic trash. Maybe Americans can adjust their clown consumption habits.
These are just consumer goods.
Never waste an opportunity to ~~pick consumers pockets~~ increase value to shareholders.