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Fiendish Thingy

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3. I predict a wave of "retail tourism" to Canada

Reply to IrishBubbaLiberal (Original post)

Mon Apr 28, 2025, 04:14 PM

Apr 28

Although the tourists will still risk being hit with tariffs, duties and taxes, depending on the value of purchases and the time out of the US.

But if the anticipated shortages materialize, it may be the only way to get certain products (such as the new Nintendo Switch 2 console).

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Our loss will be Canada's gain. Ships docking in Canada, instead of US [View all] IrishBubbaLiberal Apr 28 OP

No tariff if they unload in Canada? Irish_Dem Apr 28 #1

No US tariffs on imports to Canada Fiendish Thingy Apr 28 #4

The thing about tariffs. They're complex but many times full of holes. paleotn Apr 28 #11

It's a big world... lame54 Apr 28 #2

Yes. Just like Irish and French ports benefited when the UK inflicted self damage with Brexit A lesson maybe - Erecting IrishBubbaLiberal Apr 28 #5

I predict a wave of "retail tourism" to Canada Fiendish Thingy Apr 28 #3

I predict a wave of US citizens being harassed on the way back in, including confiscations Hekate Apr 28 #9

Just a reminder- Vancouver (and Victoria) are busy ports anyway Fiendish Thingy Apr 28 #6

Can Americans have care packages sent from our Canadian relatives? MagickMuffin Apr 28 #7

Roaring 20s 2.0 Johonny Apr 28 #8

Black market. Dr. T Apr 28 #10

Yes. Our loss. As it should be. ancianita Apr 28 #12

How's about not Gordcanuck Apr 28 #13

oh wow... not good for USA Demovictory9 Apr 28 #14