NEW: The USPS has now REVERSED its decision to halt the acceptance of packages from China and Hong Kong less than 24 hours announcing the acceptance of these packages would be halted.
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Wel all know Bezos complained because we all know that Amazon is ran on Chinese imported products. (No judgement on the products or where they come from, by the way.)
Friggin whiplash. Are these non events that are seemingly huge, designed to distract or to make us not take anything seriously? The tariffs ruined a couple of my days (some comic relief was had cuz Canadians are so funny!) for nothing.
And this is why I’ve instituted a 3-5 business day panic rule on any and all news items being released. Their chaos doesn’t get to rule me. I write it down and the date. When it gets reversed. It cross it off. If it’s still there in a week. I worry.
If everyone does this, you will be walked over. This is fair in normal situations. But right now, waiting 3-5 days to react means they have a lengthy delay to do whatever they want.
You can react without panicking. I use that list when I call my representatives daily. I’m just not panicking or prepping for it. I’m not making plans for my family, I’m not reactionary buying. For at least a week. I’m done. I’m done wasting weekends for tariffs that don’t happen. You can’t scare me
You can react without panicking. I use that list when I call my representatives daily. I’m just not panicking or prepping for it. I’m not making plans for my family, I’m not reactionary buying. For at least a week. I’m done. I’m done wasting weekends for tariffs that don’t happen. You can’t scare me
Good going, but know that we need to keep pushing back and reminding even Republican, even MaGat Traitors in Congress that their oath is to the Constitution and to their Constituents. If they didnt run on over turning Democracy they need to stand agianst the Coup.
Good rule of thumb.
stuff with govt systems/ employees have a slew of lawsuits to stop them.
We need pressure to cease Musk from illegally accessing any government systems/data.
Public protests daily to pound on THAT POINT.
Senate Dems do a Mitch; cease all work w/Repugs; Let them sink.
I had ordered a pair of shoes from a local store (not a chain) and had started wondering if they were coming from China and delayed. They came in yesterday, about 10 days after order.
Sooooooooo many peeps predicted this would happen (even within 24 hours) b/c were all getting wise to the three-ring circus; look at what's in my left hand, not what's behind my back routine. Yet, we haven't figured out how to stop the important stuff from happening (yet).
I agree Bezos was probably involved, but I’m kinda torn, I’d like to see Jeffie Boy suffer, but I also like the fact that the USPS is defying tRump! Looks like Billionaires (Musk, Bezos) really do make the decisions, not Mango Mussolini!
The cost to collect the tariff or duty on small packages likely exceeds the revenue.
Geniuses
Suppliers will also need to automate customs forms on the China side unless USPS reads Chinese.
The 11 year old & I have has some great discussions about tariffs & where stuff is produced. Next up- scavenger hunt in his room for “made in China” labels.
The next few years are going to be full of EARTH SHATTERING POLICY IMPLEMENTATIONS WITH SEVERE RAMIFICATIONS THAT AFFECT MILLIONS on Monday, terrified mortal despair on Tuesday, and “lol jk” on Wednesday.
@meidastouch.com I'm sure you already thought of it, but how about a running tally of Trump policies that were implemented and reversed? Alongside a list for Biden? A few quickies:
-Canada Tariffs
-Mexico Tariffs
-USPS China Parcels
-Federal Aid Freeze
-NSA museum removing women's exhibits
-and on
Just a few days ago ordered a couple things from temu because I got free gifts 🤣🤣 and I just don't want to order thru Amazon. And they halt crap. 🤦♀️🤣
This is why Temu (and Shein) can sell so cheap. The loophole allows the buyer to be listed as the importer of goods, thus no need for inspections or regulations. This results in forced labor and easily smuggled drugs (fentanyl) https://www.npr.org/2024/02/14/1230907159/temu-shopping-app-super-bowl-ads
Same. They sucked me in with offers of very inexpensive sewing & quilting supplies, then give me free stuff on top? Thank you. I'll be back. I was going to cancel my order this morning, then I saw the decision had been reversed.
He is keeping his eye on the prize and we r blinded by his distractions. What a mess! My way to deal is preparing for the worst and praying for the best! However like many the shock is catching everyone off guard. We think we have seen the worst! BUT I THINK THE WORST IS YET TO COME!.
I just meant whatever is up his sleeve is his prize. I can only imagine by his efforts what the prize is! But I’m sure he has his eye laser focused on it if that makes sense!
It seems to me that his only wants are acceptance and adoration. He has all the money, he has all the power, but the old-money rich folks of his youth still think of him as unwashed and a clown and that will never go away.
Not sure but I think whatever he is targeting in the world will make him richer and more powerful. I don’t think he will ever get real acceptance or adoration because of his bullying. He may get disingenuous acceptance with people kissing the ring while behind his back they r secretly disgusted.
I have to say this you all seem to me that you are all keyboard patriots if you think that will change the way things are in America you are wrong real action needs to be taken before its too late and this dictatorship take deep roots
I hope the ass kissing is worth it USPS. Donnie has been trying for years to shut you down so don’t be surprised if you’re on the chopping block next and I won’t feel sorry for you either.
News people need to stop falling into this administration’s hype. Everyone is chasing their fucking tails while the distraction allows the real damages to get done. I am sick of the media adding to the chaos.
Just saw a likely reason about 5 min ago. Per CNBC, it was due to tariffs... packages ship all over the place w lots of hub stops in between. White House couldn't figure out *how* or *when* to assess the tariff when pkg crosses interim borders b4 loading onto USPS last leg. 🤭
It's like the government is a student driver just learning to operate a vehicle. Hit the gas, jerk forward at 50 mph into an obstacle, Reverse, Forward into pothole, Reverse, Forw . . .
Oh I dunno… muricans love talking about freedom but they lick 1% boots more than the rest of the universe…
I mean, where does one even start, from non-existent employment rights or healthcare through pay through nose for literally everything (don’t forget 20%+ tip so business owner saves on wages)
These MAGAS might prey on the American ignorance but eventually the people gonna say enough is enough…. Watch this severe opposition they are about to face 🇻🇮🇺🇸🇨🇦🇲🇽🇬🇧🇺🇦🇵🇱🇦🇺🇻🇪🇩🇪……. ✊🏾🖤🔥💯🇯🇲
It's literally impossible to follow all the shit this republican administration is throwing around without suffering whiplash. This is 'politicians speaking out their ass and altering their position immediately' taken to the most extreme it has ever been.
It’s the most chaotic and disorganized coup ever. I don’t think there were any plans aside from fire everyone, get data to sell and steal all the money. No plan. No flow chart. No notes on the back of a napkin.
Chaos? Yes! Disorganized? No! They have a 900 page blueprint. The chaos and 'disorganization' is intentional. It's designed to 1 wear you down, and 2) make you scream at everything, so people stop listening to you.
They are fucking with people. Getting people anxious and scared to wear them down so when they finally come gliding through, people are too whipped to fight back.
Another one of the 🍊 spouting out something without knowing the consequences and then retracting. He is losing more and more credibility on the international side.
Shock & awe to keep us twisted. Shut out the noise & demand US Marshalls slap cuffs on these unelected, unconfirmed intruders aka terrorists. Jesus, Mary & Joseph….the media is feasting on our demise.
Phukimg DO SOMETHING!!
Double dog dare this talentless bully to sue for these arrests.
Ahh, this is the world the dumbest ppl in our country voted for - one where the most consequential and traumatic shit whiplashes from “We’re doing it!” to “Sike! No we’re not!” in a 24 hour period.
Billionaire Bezos, who's also involved in the destruction of democracy, TurdCoup called the felon and said no, he cannot make Amazon bucks if the Chinese cannot direct mail.
No, this shutdown was to implement a few changes. It’s long winded but basically China skirted a lot by going through Mexico. The shutdown last night was because they are “closing” loopholes without knowing how. My understanding is China ecomm is pretty dead now still.
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Both Mexico And Canada reiterated that they are abiding by the trade deal made with BIDEN.
Trump them lies and claims credit.
Typical lying conman.
Now I'm saying "Give it a day."
That wouldn't be getting the most for his money.
Maybe I can keep from throwing my phone through the television.
Then they have a week to execute on extreme shit as you wait for your internal timer to click down
I think we need, like, a list of tactics for surviving the shit show. And that one is going on my list.
stuff with govt systems/ employees have a slew of lawsuits to stop them.
We need pressure to cease Musk from illegally accessing any government systems/data.
Public protests daily to pound on THAT POINT.
Senate Dems do a Mitch; cease all work w/Repugs; Let them sink.
**clown car music starts playing**
He is intentionally letting a gang of thugs steal from us and destroy our democracy.
He wants to turn Palestine into a resort property.
He is criminally insane.
Worry/Don't worry.
It breeds apathy.
("Why get excited?")
Shock and Awe
Just breathe. Focus.
#generalstrike
(if only our elected representatives felt the same)
No more elections to sit out!
So many people miss that fact. He had like -a decade to organize everything to dismantle it that handily. Trump doesn't have that tact.
Trump will do it faster, and without regard.
There. Inlies the difference.
Geniuses
Suppliers will also need to automate customs forms on the China side unless USPS reads Chinese.
-Canada Tariffs
-Mexico Tariffs
-USPS China Parcels
-Federal Aid Freeze
-NSA museum removing women's exhibits
-and on
We need a wake up call regarding our addiction to online shopping and cheap material goods.
It will be 4 year of shit
Thats the story of his life
Rob him of that.
Typical of him and his ilk.
I mean, where does one even start, from non-existent employment rights or healthcare through pay through nose for literally everything (don’t forget 20%+ tip so business owner saves on wages)
Squirrel!!!!!!
these idiots will just keep touching the stove until it explodes, and I know that’s not how stoves work but this isn’t how any of his works
They can’t get their gender affirming cosmetic enhancements without the Chinese manufacturing them and shipping them to the US!
Phukimg DO SOMETHING!!
Double dog dare this talentless bully to sue for these arrests.
How is that going to help Jeff bozo? So now, how is Trump going to buy his made in China shit. 🤣
Here, jump through this hoop.