Should we also boycott companies that basically do what Trump wants by making other nations pay the US tariffs? E.g. in the link you can read about Sony (Japan) and Xbox (Microsoft - US). I know Microsoft is already American, but it is another major manufacturer that is hiking prices globally.

Those are so far few companies, but I read that some clothing brands and even food markets are discussing about this option.

What do you think?

  • ℍ𝕂-𝟞𝟝@sopuli.xyz
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    1 day ago

    Your argument actually supports a boycott. We have to make it more expensive for companies to spread price hikes around than to hit the US exclusively.

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      1 day ago

      As I said elsewhere, there is no doubt that any attempted ‘boycott’ has already been factored into their calculations.

      If you can shatter their predictions, good on you. But I’m not holding my breath

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        2 hours ago

        Well, to be honest, I’ve never had an Xbox, and am not planning to ever get one, so I can’t participate in the boycott anyway.

        I’m just saying that collective action, if it is taken, works every time. That’s a big if though.