RE: The Imperial Presidency
05-03-2025, 08:14 PM (This post was last modified: 05-03-2025, 08:14 PM by robkelk.)
05-03-2025, 08:14 PM (This post was last modified: 05-03-2025, 08:14 PM by robkelk.)
Why Trump's vision to bring home all U.S. manufacturing is 'almost impossible'
tl;dr: Even with massive automation, it costs too much to make most things in North America. The example given: A pair of Nikes that list for $100 (and usually sell for $60-$75) would cost $400 if made in the USA from locally-sourced materials.
tl;dr: Even with massive automation, it costs too much to make most things in North America. The example given: A pair of Nikes that list for $100 (and usually sell for $60-$75) would cost $400 if made in the USA from locally-sourced materials.
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Rob Kelk
Sticks and stones can break your bones,
But words can break your heart.
Boycotting ALL products from the USA as long as that country's leader continues to lie about my native country.
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Rob Kelk
Sticks and stones can break your bones,
But words can break your heart.
Boycotting ALL products from the USA as long as that country's leader continues to lie about my native country.
Government of Canada: How to immigrate to Canada
Government of Canada: Claiming refugee protection (asylum) from within Canada