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That's a sensible response that seems to not be informed by recent buying trends in countries that are now grappling with sudden U.S. trade policy shifts. The s
by cf100clunk 2y ago
That's a sensible response that seems to not be informed by recent buying trends in countries that are now grappling with sudden U.S. trade policy shifts. The sentiments are very strong, and need to be examined seriously by folks in the U.S. who will suddenly be feeling the negative effects. This is the world today, and it is taking a decidedly anti-U.S. tone for buyers and shoppers in other countries. To wit:
https://www.newsweek.com/kentucky-bourbon-boss-bemoans-canada-tariffs-americans-will-suffer-2040605 https://www.newsweek.com/kentucky-bourbon-boss-bemoans-canad...
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn7vjlv7pzdo https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn7vjlv7pzdo
https://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory/danish-viking-blood-boiling-danes-boycott-us-goods-119879965 https://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory/danish-viking-bloo...
- harvey9 2y agoTrump wants to disrupt global trade so people making their own small disruption is an odd way to protest that, although I understand the sentiment. Shipyard Brewery are not my enemy and I hope I will continue to be able to buy their beer in the UK.
- cf100clunk 2y agoWhen one person makes such a disruption, it is small. When entire countries are actively suppressing or removing U.S.-made products from the marketplace, the effects are of course much stronger, which is why I gave those links as only just a few examples.