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Re:White House announces 25 percent tariff on Chinese tech g... by dqpb on Friday June 15, 2018 @03:41PM (#17322883)
What products are "inherently more efficient and cost-effective" in China?
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Re:White House announces 25 percent tariff on Chinese tech g... by atomi on Friday June 15, 2018 @03:52PM (#17322974)
I think it's mostly that raw materials and labor are likely cheaper in China.
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Re:White House announces 25 percent tariff on Chinese tech g... by chrisjc on Friday June 15, 2018 @04:55PM (#17323487)
It's also cheaper for us not having to deal with waste and pollution. (Although i understand that it's ultimately everyone's problem)
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