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The tariffs are being paid by Americans. Why is that a surprise? (discuss.online)
submitted 4 weeks ago by bytesonbike@discuss.online to c/whitepeopletwitter@sh.itjust.works
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Video and source: https://xcancel.com/dieworkwear/status/1951851958559703117#m

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[–] AntiBullyRanger@ani.social 59 points 4 weeks ago (4 children)

I had to break the poor news to my boomers too. They wanted Japanese made computers, not Chinese, and I was forced to wake them up.

[–] proudblond@lemmy.world 28 points 4 weeks ago

This video was so eye-opening and I really applaud Dustin for presenting it so thoughtfully and in a way I hope everyone can appreciate, regardless of their political stance.

[–] devdoggy@lemmy.world 6 points 4 weeks ago (1 children)

So, wait, the chainmail isn't made in America? What's the fucking point?!?

[–] BrowseMan@sh.itjust.works 6 points 4 weeks ago (1 children)

Thanks for sharing this. What's funny is he didn't even mention another reason why buying one higher quality item is better than dozens of cheap one: ressource usage and pollution.

[–] Beacon@fedia.io 1 points 4 weeks ago (1 children)

Seems like a giant infomercial to me

[–] AntiBullyRanger@ani.social 7 points 4 weeks ago

It is, but also answers a lot of the complex questions allistics do not ponder.