US Tariffs, Sigh!

[ikarasu]

In Canada we have a program called "TFW" (temporary foreign workers). It allows company owners to bring in foreigners to do jobs we don't want to do... If they can't find local workers to do them. So all the fast food places ... Farms, all back breaking labor jobs are held by people with a TFW permit.

I'm sure deporting illegals will open up a lot of jobs that no American wants to do, and it'll cause a shortage for awhile.... But there are ways around it. I hate the TFW program... But I'd much rather a TFW worker who's over here legallyhavee a job than an illegal who you know nothing about.

There's no doubt there's millions of jobs Americans can't / don't want to fill.... But there are other ways to fix that issue the. Turning a blind eye to law breakers .

 

[Greeny]

We are a Canadian business and import into the US and buy from the US. This is both directly and indirectly through customers, distributors and suppliers.

How are Canadian and US businesses handling the new challenges?

I suppose we can add the additional Chinese tariffs into the thread as well.

I'm sure this will become slightly politically charged but this is not the goal of this thread. I'm hoping for a discussion that provides pragmatic and practical observations.


James

I'm in Australia and we cop an absolute hiding for freight from the USA. Delivery cost more than the ink we buy! It's an absolute joke! It more than triples the price by the time we convert to the Australian Dollar (Nearly $400 dollars for Roland 440ml Ink cartridge (it is a special fluro mix that can't be bought from general suppliers).

 

[John Miller]

Gino, have you tried RED Brest? A bit more$$ but far superior. And if you like their standard fair, there is a special reserve. I recommend not trying it, too expensive and too hard to resist.

 

[John Miller]

Looks like year to date the US has brought in 100 billion in tariffs. Did ya'll feel it? Year end prediction is 300 billion. No inflation, no recession.

Yes dear, and that money was paid by us. What's inflating is the amount of money we have to pay to be in business & what's receding is the money that stays in our pockets. I know you love the man but jeez, open your eyes.

 

[John Miller]

Yes, I do think he does respect women.

He doesn't even respect men. He only respects $$$$$$$$$$$$