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    Quote Originally Posted by MMC View Post
    The tariffs hurt China by lack of market access. Also China does not have a safety net for people who lose jobs.
    Could hurt them depending on US consumer choices.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Dr. Strangelove View Post
    We need to make that steel here! No ifs ands or buts about it!

    How about a massive boycott of all Chinese goods?
    Wont that work?

    We do make steel here but it's expensive.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Peter1469 View Post
    Like Chris said it would be hard to do, because much of what China exports to the US is parts for a larger product.
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    In expectation of raised tariffs raising prices down the line, Walmart says it will raise prices because of tariffs.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Chris View Post
    In expectation of raised tariffs raising prices down the line, Walmart says it will raise prices because of tariffs.
    Of course. They rely on cheap Chinese crap.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Peter1469 View Post
    Of course. They rely on cheap Chinese crap.
    And steel that going into the production of goods they sell.
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    I doubt American spending habits are going to change much. The current effect is that Americans are paying billions in tariffs...and Trump is trying to convince people China is paying.

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