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11. "as well as ..., textiles, and apparel that are imported from Guatemala. "

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Fri Nov 14, 2025, 11:07 AM

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I thought the whole idea of the tariffs was to raise prices on imports to give margins and incentives to U.S. companies to produce things like textiles and apparel in "sufficient quantities" domestically.

I guess not. Any U.S. manufacturer or prospective manufacturer of textiles and apparel have had their investments upended by TACO, and other U.S. manufacturers planning expansions are no doubt rethinking their plans.

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