This is going to kill some US small businesses south of the Canadian border that rely, some relying for many years, on Canadians coming across the border to shop. This whole thing is asinine, but we already knew that …..
I was looking to retire. In trump's last presidency I lost 32% of my retirement fund and it cost me three years. it has recovered under Biden and gained somewhat. I dread what is about to come as I can only see it getting worse this time. So much for those plans. Thanks for nothing America.
New phone. Told my parents to get new phones too or they'll never afford to upgrade for a long long time and will be stuck with what they have. Visiting phone store this weekend for them.
Looking into financing for a new water heater before January. Pocketbook already tight, but it's either pay $600 now or $1000 later for the same stupid thing.
You can already get plenty of duty free goodies online if you know where to shop.
My personal best kept not so secret weakness is jewels from Jaipur on Etsy.
Tariffs , schmariffs - it all depends on what the vendor specifies on the invoice.
Bought a new car the week after the election (probably would have even if Harris won, but Trump win increased urgency).
About to buy new All-in-one color laser printer.
A case of:
Green beans, peas, pork and beans, etc.
Toilet paper, paper towels,
noodles, spaghetti, etc.
Basically things we use and have long expiration dates.
*and of course dog food.
Toughest of times and breaking banks, sending ripples throughout the ranks. We, the people, drive through the snow. Blinding hindsight is a crushing blow. Christmas cheer seems so hard to muster. It's a whirling swirling fluster. Hope is all that's left. Of optimism, I am bereft & carrying the heft.
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My personal best kept not so secret weakness is jewels from Jaipur on Etsy.
Tariffs , schmariffs - it all depends on what the vendor specifies on the invoice.
About to buy new All-in-one color laser printer.
Green beans, peas, pork and beans, etc.
Toilet paper, paper towels,
noodles, spaghetti, etc.
Basically things we use and have long expiration dates.
*and of course dog food.
I should probably stock up on toilet paper. Not because of the tacos but I’m guessing people will hoard it like they did in 2020.