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Bring them on Tariff Man - Make Amerika Great Again

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The effect of tariffs are showing now.
Americans want to be as great as Yindiah.



"It's Real Y'all": People Are Sharing Their Tariff Receipts, And My Wallet Is Not Ready For What's Coming​


1. As Trump's tariffs have gone into effect, businesses like Wyze have started sharing what these new import charges look like in practice.

Wyze tweet about receiving their first tariff bill, paying $255k on $167k of floodlights, more than founders' salaries last year

WyzeCam / Via x.com
Wyze went on to share an invoice showing a duty charge of $255k on $167k of product "for those who say we made it up."

Wyze tweet showing invoice details for $167,215, emphasizing legitimacy with a breakdown of associated fees and declaration

WyzeCam / Via x.com
2. They're not the only ones. Another small business owner went viral on X for sharing the $2885 "import duty," aka tariff charge, on a shipment of less than $2000 worth of equipment.


DHL message states an import duty of USD 2885.29 for a parcel from HK

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3. And this business owner showed the jaw-dropping price difference between shipping her supplies to Canada vs. the US.


Social media post by QTCinderella about shipping tariffs affecting her Japanese craft store, showing a cost breakdown after shipping inventory to Canada

qtcinderella / Via x.com
Here's a closer look at the breakdown to ship to Canada:

Order summary showing a subtotal of $1,180.54, savings of $31.96, shipping fee of $279.05, totaling $1,427.63 with a Place order button

qtcinderella / Via x.com
And here's the cost to ship a similar order to the US:


Order summary showing a subtotal of $1,220.68, with a final total of $3,614.23. Payment options include PayPal

qtcinderella / Via x.com
4. Speaking of Canada, our neighbors to the north have started adding a "T" symbol on grocery store price labels for imported items that come with a tariff charge.

Two images of Tropicana orange juice bottles with price tags showing letters T in black triangles indicating tariff charges

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5. People are still sharing examples of tariff charges on cheap goods from Temu:

Screenshot of a tweet showing a purchase summary for two Make America Great Again hats from Temu, totaling $35.11 after discounts and tariffs

FlyingDutchPall / Temu / Via x.com
Related: Justin Trudeau's Shady Comment Toward Donald Trump Is Going Super Viral

6. And higher-priced goods, like suits manufactured in China for this Canadian company, are also starting to show tariff charges:

Summary: A user shares a screenshot of a purchase from Spier & Mackay with a subtotal of $523.60. The tariff charge is $890, leading to a total of $1413.72

jrhp2016 / Via x.com
7. Some businesses aren't clearly showing a tariff charge, and instead, seem to have opted to roll tariff costs into their shipping fees.


Receipt showing a $542 shipping charge for a $261 dress

krassenstein / Via x.com
8. Sadly, some brands, like this lingerie company, have decided to pause shipping items to the US due to the tariffs.


Summary of Cora Harrington's Twitter post about changes to US shipping: It states that as of May 5, 2025, tariffs will significantly increase, affecting shipping costs, with a detailed example provided

CoraCHarrington / Via x.com
9. Even used items that are imported can incur tariff fees. This Reddit user wrote, "A couple of weeks ago, I bought a pre-owned Louis Vuitton wallet from a Japanese seller. The item shipped from Japan. I paid $80 for the wallet, plus US sales tax ($116.91 in total). I just got a notice from DHL that my tariff fees are $83.10!!!"


DHL payment summary showing various levy charges totaling USD 83.10, including merchandise process and import export duties

TrekEmonduh / Via reddit.com
10. This person noticed a tariff charge on flowers, just in time for Mother's Day.

Florist website screenshot showing a $149.99 bouquet with an additional $9 tariff charge. Header: Sending my Mom Flowers and look there is a 9.00 Tariff Charge. WTF.

JudyRien / Via x.com
Related: Republican Voters Are Finally Tearing Into Trump Over One Issue, But It's Not The Issue You'd Expect

11. Tariffs are also impacting healthcare, like this person's dentist, because many essential supplies and equipment are made overseas.

Post by user expressing surprise at a dental office adding a $50 tariff charge to all appointments

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And after I shared some of the first tariff receipts going around the internet a couple of weeks ago, members of the BuzzFeed Community also shared how they're starting to see the tariffs show up in their daily lives:

12. "I got engaged a couple of months ago and have been going through the wedding planning process. A bunch of bridal retailers (signs, bridesmaid dresses, wedding dresses, etc.) are announcing price increases on items, taking an already extremely expensive process even more out of reach."

A row of elegant velvet gowns on hangers, with a white lace wedding dress centered, hanging from a wooden rack in a fashion display

Madisonwi / Getty Images/iStockphoto
—Anonymous, 27 in the Midwest of the USA

13. "My daughter's job here in Sweden laid off 25 people, stating that due to tariffs from the US and the war in Ukraine, their orders had been drastically reduced and they couldn't afford to keep those workers on in such an uncertain future."

missy90_

14. "Small business owner here. I have stopped carrying pagan items, tarot cards, and accessories, because the cost, not even retail markup, has gone from $3.49 per item to $10.49 per item. As a small seller, I just can't compete. I lost money last month because of it. Having to change my business plan, I'm just gobsmacked. I've had local MAGA explain that if I can't handle it, close. I donate profits to the food bank and a couple of local LGBTQIA+ nonprofits. I'm at a loss."

Shelf displaying various oracle and tarot card decks with colorful designs, including Light Seers Tarot and The Law of Attraction Cards.

Chris Babcock / Getty Images
glitteryangel852

15. "I have an Etsy shop I rely on for my income. I’m disabled and need to work from home. The items I made my products out of are just not made in the US, and need to be imported. They are now 3 to 5 times more expensive than they were. My profits were already razor thin. Sales have slowed since the economy may be bad. I worked so hard to make this a success. I don’t know what I’m going to do."

—Anonymous, 43, Denver

16. "The IT guy at my school just brought in a huge shipment of Chromebooks and said that's it for getting them. After June 1, they either won't be imported or will triple in price. Any schools that didn't get them now are shit out of luck."

bravelegend578

17. "I have a small business and I was already terrified of the tariffs stuff before it started. I kept telling people, 'They seriously want to kill small businesses. Plain and simple.' I buy packaging and other materials wholesale, making my prices more competitive. Recently, I went to purchase more bubble wrap & it's literally 200% higher in cost. I mean, if you're involved in e-commerce, you are either paying a monthly fee for a website, OR you're getting anywhere between 10-30% of your earnings skimmed off before you even add all the other expenses. This means that a few dollars here, a few dollars there ADDS UP FAST."

"They want it to be the '50s so badly, and part of that mentality is 'BUY AMERICAN!' but we are SOOOOO far beyond that. It's nearly impossible to only buy American these days. Plus, we're all in such an economic shit-hole, we can't AFFORD to only 'buy American.' This is what we get for putting a nepo baby 'billionaire' in office, and him adding more billionaires to his cabinet. They have no idea how much things cost because they are so far removed from the American people.I'm afraid of having to raise my prices. It's either alienate buyers and increase costs, or take a major hit. This is all, pardon me, BULLSHIT."


maskedghost60

18. "I work at Ace Hardware, and we received notice that tariffs on grills are 5-15% and tools and power 12-14%, depending on the brand. Customers already complain about higher prices, just wait until the prices are updated!"


Monticelllo / Getty Images
—Anonymous, 35, Iowa

19. "I can tell you right now that my work is experiencing supply chain issues. The only source of green tea extract in the bulk quantities we use is China. We lost two days of production last week because it was on back order. It's happening, and it will be hitting your store shelves in two weeks."

gothikcowboy

20. "A home repair quote I had last year has increased by 20% due to tariffs."
Wrenches hanging on a store display, with other tools blurred in the background, creating a hardware store scene

—Anonymous, 66, CT

21. And finally, "I handle ships coming and going from the port. I went from seven ships a week in February to seven ships a month now at the end of April. I had one on Saturday, and hopefully the one tonight isn't canceled. I worked for a foreign company during the first Trump term. It was rough. This is ugly. Nobody knows what is going on."

Aerial view of a bustling shipping port with cranes and stacked cargo containers on ships and docks, highlighting global trade

Anucha Sirivisansuwan / Getty Images
—Anonymous, 41. Jacksonville, Florida

Have you noticed any tariff-related price increases? Tell me all about it in the comments or via the anonymous form below:

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The tariffs will go away when China becomes economically irrelevant, like in the good old days.

Which is Trump's grand mission this term.
 
This shows just how great Trump is. He knows that in life there's no gain without pain.

Ultimately victory will most certainly be his.
 
tiongcock vice premier just said about trade and tariff talks with unker sam… “if the dishes are delicious, timing does not matter.” he’s referring to the announcement of any agreement after a successful negotiation in geneva. obviously he has to personally brief his emperor and obtain his approval before making any announcement.
 
Recent high-stakes trade negotiations between the U.S. and China have yielded a constructive outcome in Switzerland, with both parties reporting progress and agreeing to reduce tensions. The talks appear to have achieved a mutually beneficial resolution, with key developments indicating significant strides made by both sides. Although a comprehensive agreement remains pending, the Geneva meeting marked a significant diplomatic breakthrough, shifting the focus from confrontation to constructive dialogue. By avoiding further escalation and securing key domestic wins, both sides have established a foundation for future negotiations, setting the stage for a collaborative and meaningful outcome.
 
Told you guys Tarrif man will chicken out at the last minute
Wonder what Prez Xi said that caused Drump to pee in his pants
lol


The US will cut extra tariffs it imposed on Chinese imports in April this year to 30 per cent from 145 per cent and Chinese duties on US imports will fall to 10 per cent from 125 per cent, the two sides said on Monday. The new measures are effective for 90 days.




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