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Kevin Karhan :verified:<p><span class="h-card" translate="no"><a href="https://jorts.horse/@kobilacroix" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>kobilacroix</span></a></span> OFC <a href="https://infosec.space/tags/Greedflation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Greedflation</span></a> will mean that corporations like <a href="https://infosec.space/tags/Apple" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Apple</span></a> will just 1:1 the prices even if the <a href="https://infosec.space/tags/USD" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>USD</span></a>:<a href="https://infosec.space/tags/EUR" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>EUR</span></a> goes 2:1.</p><ul><li>They already did it that in the past, and when the $:€ was &gt;1,60:1, it was cheaper for folks to fly to <a href="https://infosec.space/tags/NYC" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>NYC</span></a>, sleep one bight in a hotel, buy an <a href="https://infosec.space/tags/iPhone" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>iPhone</span></a> and fly back to <a href="https://infosec.space/tags/Germany" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Germany</span></a> <em>with <a href="https://infosec.space/tags/customs" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>customs</span></a> &amp; <a href="https://infosec.space/tags/ImportTax" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ImportTax</span></a> paid</em>...</li></ul><p>And yes, I knew a time when people got paid to order for pickup Apple devices in the <a href="https://infosec.space/tags/USA" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>USA</span></a>, fly back with them and <em>properly declare them at customs</em> because even at 2x19% tax + buying new chargers it was cheaper than accepting 60% price gouging.</p><ul><li>So just because the <a href="https://infosec.space/tags/iPhone" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>iPhone</span></a> will get 104% tariffs in the <a href="https://infosec.space/tags/US" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>US</span></a> and the <a href="https://infosec.space/tags/EU" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>EU</span></a> production <em>never enters the US</em> it'll likely get parity by numbers because Apple <em>always flexes numbers in disadvantage for buyers</em>!</li></ul><p>Also no <a href="https://infosec.space/tags/retailer" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>retailer</span></a> will accept sucking up the losses, cuz even if Apple were to make 80% margin on their devices at their stores, they'd be in the red without raising prices...</p><ul><li>But in essence you're correct: <em><a href="https://infosec.space/tags/Consumers" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Consumers</span></a> WILL GET SHAFTED</em> and not the corporations - that's how it's always been! (Ask Brazilians about non - domestic-built game console prices!)…</li></ul>
der.hans<p>Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order delay due to new import tax ( tariff ) ?</p><p>"preorders for the hotly anticipated console will be delayed due to President Trump's new global tariffs"</p><p><a href="https://www.npr.org/2025/04/07/nx-s1-5349650/trump-tariffs-nintendo-switch-2-doug-bowser?utm_source=firefox-newtab-en-us" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">npr.org/2025/04/07/nx-s1-53496</span><span class="invisible">50/trump-tariffs-nintendo-switch-2-doug-bowser?utm_source=firefox-newtab-en-us</span></a></p><p>More linked from NPR story - <a href="https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2025/04/not-just-switch-2-esa-warns-trumps-tariffs-will-hurt-the-entire-game-industry/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">arstechnica.com/gaming/2025/04</span><span class="invisible">/not-just-switch-2-esa-warns-trumps-tariffs-will-hurt-the-entire-game-industry/</span></a></p><p><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/nintendo" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>nintendo</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/switch2" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>switch2</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/ImportTax" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ImportTax</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/tariff" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>tariff</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/NPR" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>NPR</span></a></p>
Tim Zee<p>I can't wait for Trump tariffs to apply to MAGA merch.<br>That includes overpriced Trump Bibles which are made in China. </p><p><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/DonaldTrump" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>DonaldTrump</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/MAGAmerch" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>MAGAmerch</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/MAGA" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>MAGA</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Tariffs" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Tariffs</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/ImportTax" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ImportTax</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/USpolitics" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>USpolitics</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/ClayJones" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ClayJones</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/inflation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>inflation</span></a></p>
The College Investor<p>Markets down sharply today. The U.S. introduced broad new tariffs—10% minimum.</p><p>History shows trade barriers can sometimes worsen downturns. Investors are responding with concern, and consumer prices may be headed up.</p><p><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/economy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>economy</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/tariffs" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>tariffs</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/stockmarket" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>stockmarket</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/finance" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>finance</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/uspol" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>uspol</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/trump" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>trump</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/importtax" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>importtax</span></a></p><p><a href="https://thecollegeinvestor.com/55940/stock-market-crushed-amid-sweeping-u-s-tariff-announcements/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">thecollegeinvestor.com/55940/s</span><span class="invisible">tock-market-crushed-amid-sweeping-u-s-tariff-announcements/</span></a></p>
Ron Sparks<p>Years from now we will all remember exactly where we were when President Donald J. Trump announced "Liberation Day." ... Watching it on our phones, laughing at how stupid and corrupt he is. <a class="hashtag" href="https://bsky.app/search?q=%23donaldtrump" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#donaldtrump</a> <a class="hashtag" href="https://bsky.app/search?q=%23trump" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#trump</a> <a class="hashtag" href="https://bsky.app/search?q=%23tariffs" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#tariffs</a> <a class="hashtag" href="https://bsky.app/search?q=%23trumptariffs" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#trumptariffs</a> <a class="hashtag" href="https://bsky.app/search?q=%23tarifftax" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#tarifftax</a> <a class="hashtag" href="https://bsky.app/search?q=%23importtax" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#importtax</a> <a class="hashtag" href="https://bsky.app/search?q=%23uspoli" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#uspoli</a> <a class="hashtag" href="https://bsky.app/search?q=%23maga" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#maga</a> <a class="hashtag" href="https://bsky.app/search?q=%23project2025" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#project2025</a> <a class="hashtag" href="https://bsky.app/search?q=%23presidenttrump" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#presidenttrump</a></p>
gentlegardener<p><a href="https://mastodon.scot/tags/farmers" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>farmers</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.scot/tags/importtax" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>importtax</span></a> aka <a href="https://mastodon.scot/tags/tariff" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>tariff</span></a> </p><p>Love how <a href="https://mastodon.scot/tags/rightwing" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>rightwing</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.scot/tags/magat" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>magat</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.scot/tags/media" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>media</span></a> are starting to use the most unattractive pics of <a href="https://mastodon.scot/tags/tusk" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>tusk</span></a> Plenty to choose from</p><p><a href="https://www.farmprogress.com/farm-futures" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="">farmprogress.com/farm-futures</span><span class="invisible"></span></a></p>
Thelonious08<p>It's funny and a little bit terrifying that Mrs Freeland is likely to be the next Canadian Prime Minister</p><p><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Freeland" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Freeland</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Reckless" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Reckless</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Incompetent" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Incompetent</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Inept" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Inept</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/ImportTax" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ImportTax</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Inflation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Inflation</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/USPolitics" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>USPolitics</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/uspol" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>uspol</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Economy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Economy</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Tariffs" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Tariffs</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Canada" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Canada</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Mexico" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Mexico</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Clowns" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Clowns</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/buffoons" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>buffoons</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/FascistTakeover" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>FascistTakeover</span></a></p>
Matt × 🇳🇴 🇺🇦<p>Damn, I got caught out again on <a href="https://oslo.town/tags/ImportTax" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ImportTax</span></a> 💸 when buying a new baseball cap 🧢 </p><p>Subtotal: €18<br>Shipping: €15<br>Total: €33<br>Import tax: €35</p><p>🥲</p><p>I’m not against tax. But I think there should be some legal aspect that companies should make it clear how much you’ll get taxed before buying the item. </p><p>I ended up paying €68 for a cap advertised as €18 </p><p>☠️</p>
AxWax<p><span class="h-card" translate="no"><a href="https://mastodon.social/@RobertaFidora" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>RobertaFidora</span></a></span> <span class="h-card" translate="no"><a href="https://mstdn.social/@alpenglow" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>alpenglow</span></a></span> </p><p>collect and pay VAT on the customer's behalf, but I'm not quite sure where that is detailed or how it works.</p><p>Either way, it all is a major pita (you should see the online declaration forms I just had a look at - they are horrendous).</p><p>Anyway, I'd love to hear from someone who knows more about how <a href="https://chaos.social/tags/CustomsDuties" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>CustomsDuties</span></a> / <a href="https://chaos.social/tags/ImportVAT" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ImportVAT</span></a> / <a href="https://chaos.social/tags/ImportTax" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ImportTax</span></a> into the EU and Germany in particular works in practice, especially for items below the €150 threshold ...</p><p><a href="https://chaos.social/tags/BoostsWelcome" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>BoostsWelcome</span></a> 🧵 3/3</p>
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