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Re:Coronavirus has disrupted supply chains for nearly 75% of... by powowowow on Wednesday March 11, 2020 @06:55PM (#22551688)
Americans used to spend 15% of household income on clothing, and they got fewer items of clothing in return.

I understand that you think it best if the government force me to support my inefficient local textile manufacturer, my local cotton mill, and my local cotton grower. However I don't think that's best.

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Re:Coronavirus has disrupted supply chains for nearly 75% of... by triceratops on Wednesday March 11, 2020 @07:17PM (#22551846)
I don't have an opinion on the subject frankly. There are plus and minus sides to both approaches. I was just pointing out the fallacy of the unaffordable "$400 sweater".
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