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In December 2024, in the thread "Re: BRK: Why Not XOM?", BreckHutHigh asked the members: "What about the long road trips with kids?" This week it is put to everyone again. The button below opens the small thread re-asking it - read what others have said so far, then give your own answer as an ordinary reply.
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Author: mungofitch 🐝🐝🐝 GOLD
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Subject: Re: Maple Scan - app to avoid USA Products
Date: 04/09/25 12:20 PM
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I am skeptical that "it won't ever go away" - consumers will look for the best value (price); if foreign products are more expensive they will chose the domestic one; if not they will continue to buy the foreign one.

For most consumers, you're probably right.
But how many in "the west" are buying any Russian made goods these days? (yes, there are some) Price isn't always the determinant.

I spent a good hour today looking for non-US suppliers of some electronic devices I was about to buy from the US, and I expect to pay more.

This isn't a snit over the precise level of softwood duties in violation of WTO rulings, it's a bald declaration by foreigners of firm intent to conquer and annex one's country. I expect trust can't return to prior levels in my lifetime. Read about Benedict Arnold's attempt to take over Quebec in 1775-76; the bad blood lasted for generations. Not counting the bad blood of General Montgomery, which probably dissipated quickly into the snow. en.wikipedia.org - The Death of General Montgomery in the Attack on Quebec, December 31,

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