Tarriffs are an articulable cost that can be direclt passed on to the consumer. Income taxes would be something more manageable and the company would need to figure out what to pay. But, Republicans increasing taxes on their donors? Ha!
this post was submitted on 23 May 2025
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We need to keep in mind that businesses like Apple are already charging the most they think customers are willing to pay.
Tariffs will hurt their bottom line by causing them to lose more in sales than they can make up for by raising unit prices.
that's the plan
How long ago?
Tribute's goin' up, lads! Better shake them coffers empty, the Lord of Great Murika demands more mmmmoneyyyy!
Krasnov fails to realize the shareholders hold the power to decide manufacturing sites.
Is this another pump 'n dump (or rather dump 'n buy a shitload and then change your mind again so the stock rises to the original level)?
Thank you very much Tim Apple