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Created: 2025-07-21 21:06:35 UTC

@kevinolearytv I see what they're saying but tariffs aren't exactly the same as VAT. Tariffs only hit imports while VAT hits everything. Either way, consumers pay more in the end. Not sure this is the win some think it is.


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