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Re:Tariffs result in 10% laptop price hike in U.S. says Acer... by csomar on Tuesday February 18, 2025 @12:25PM (#43092444)
What you are missing is that they can't import the product for $500. They have to sell it to the "USA" for 1000 and pay 100 in tariffs. They can't "pocket" the profit in the USA. Look up https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transfer_pricing
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