Because its a tax. And the consumer ultimately pays the tax. Like all other taxes on consumer goods. Who do you think pays them? You cant seriously think importers are going to eat the cost can you?
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I don't understand it lol and that's not what I'm saying.
Tariffed items are more expensive for consumers right? We agree there? Okay so doesn't that encourage people to not buy those items?
People used to complain about not buying local, now they complain that buying imports are too expensive.
Maybe in a fantasy world. Its extortion. Buy from this company, not that company, or else. Its a tax. Period. Are you seriously arguing in favor of more taxes?