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Suspension of the de minimis administrative exemption for imports $800 or less

161 points · 154 comments · burnt-resistor

bayarearefugee · 1790027758 · focus · HN ↗
goes into effect 12 days before a midterm election that is already starting to look like a blue tsunami.
It's a bold strategy, Cotton. Let's see if it pays off for 'em.
1. biglyburrito · 1790030515 · focus · HN ↗
  Never interrupt your enemy when they are busy making a mistake.
  1. tremon · 1790034457 · focus · HN ↗
    Never assume your enemy is making a mistake either, unless you possess the gift of perfect knowledge.
    amanaplanacanal · 1790041281 · focus · HN ↗
    Hard to see how making things more expensive for consumers is not a mistake, but I could totally be missing something.
    tancop · 1790068027 · focus · HN ↗
    It's a strategic decision. Pharma companies promised campaign donations if Trump can make sure their profits go up.

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