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A little bit more about tariffs.
And I had made the assumption that when Trump announceded "reciprocal" tariffs, it wouldn't include putting tariffs on countries that don't impose any tariffs on the US. You know, in the spirit of reciprocity and all. However, that assumption has turned out to be false. Singapore is one example. They have no tariffs on US imports, yet they are subject to a 10% rate under this newly announced scheme. -
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Songkran 2025 Spending Predicted to Hit Record ฿134 Billion
The biggest festive season spending predicted? So as the biggest Road Deaths. If the record amount of booze consumed during 3 days. -
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Are U.S. expats shielded from the massive Trump Tariff Tax Raise on Americans?
Back in the 50's and early 60's the same kind of comment was made about the stuff that Japan produced. As the EV market shows, China is very capable of making very high tech products. It's a huge economy and can produce a range of things. A few years ago, Apple decided to manufacture a notebook in Texas. It didn't go well. As Apple noted, in China, you will have a roomful of engineers making suggestions. In America, there's a severe shortage of engineers. -
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Are U.S. expats shielded from the massive Trump Tariff Tax Raise on Americans?
Just to labour my point pick the company you want and read the below: global manufacturing, especially in Asia, often blurs the lines between brand-name products and their unbranded or rebranded counterparts. Many OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers) in China, Taiwan, and elsewhere produce goods for major U.S. and European brands, then turn around and sell nearly identical products (often from the same molds or tooling) under lesser-known or local brands at a fraction of the price. Here are some clear examples where this has happened or is still happening: 🔧 Tool Industry Craftsman / Stanley Black & Decker Craftsman tools (owned by Stanley Black & Decker) are now often made in China or Taiwan. Many items are identical to those sold under local brands like WorkPro, Deko, or Tacklife, which are significantly cheaper on platforms like AliExpress or Lazada. Harbor Freight (Pittsburgh, Bauer, Hercules) While marketed as budget tools, many are rebranded versions of tools made by the same Chinese factories that make products for DeWalt, Makita, or Milwaukee. Reddit and YouTube teardown comparisons often reveal that Bauer or Hercules tools from Harbor Freight are near-identical internally to name-brand versions. 📺 Consumer Electronics Apple / Foxconn Foxconn manufactures Apple devices but also produces nearly identical tech for Xiaomi, Oppo, and other brands that sell at a fraction of Apple’s price in Asian markets. Some internal components (like batteries, displays, or connectors) come from the same supply chain. Beats by Dre Manufactured by contract manufacturers in China — some teardown videos have shown striking similarities between Beats internals and much cheaper headphones sold under Chinese brands. 🖥️ Computer Peripherals Logitech Logitech mice and keyboards are often OEMed from Chinese companies like Rapoo or A4Tech. Some cheaper brands like Redragon or Fantech sell products with almost identical shell molds and specs at a third of the price. 🛠️ Automotive Parts ACDelco, Bosch, Denso Many of their parts are manufactured in China or Thailand and resold by local suppliers in Asia under different names — sometimes even with the same part numbers. It’s common to find a $200 Bosch fuel pump in the U.S. that matches a $40 unbranded pump on Taobao. 🚲 Outdoor and Sports Gear Trek / Giant Giant manufactures bikes for Trek and many other global brands, then sells their own bikes (with similar frames/components) under the Giant label for less. Why It Happens: MOQs and tooling are expensive — once a factory builds the setup for a brand, it's economical to keep using it for other clients or in-house labels. IP protection in Asia is a gray area. Factories may be under loose NDAs but still "tweak and rebrand" the same product. Western brands mark up for marketing, warranty, and distribution — but the factory price difference is minimal. -
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Are U.S. expats shielded from the massive Trump Tariff Tax Raise on Americans?
I get as far as your 1st sentence before encountering "liberal logic". Your claim that lhd cars are unable to drive on the left side of the road is one for the ages😅. I can see why you guys just parrot fake news narratives. -
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Earthquake Rocks Bangkok: Building Collapses with 40 people inside
a total of 48 buildings in Bangkok as of today have been condemned due to damage caused by the earthquake in Mandalay. Up from 34 earlier in the week
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