Should we also boycott companies that basically do what Trump wants by making other nations pay the US tariffs? E.g. in the link you can read about Sony (Japan) and Xbox (Microsoft - US). I know Microsoft is already American, but it is another major manufacturer that is hiking prices globally.

Those are so far few companies, but I read that some clothing brands and even food markets are discussing about this option.

What do you think?

  • neatchee@lemmy.world
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    2 days ago

    As I said elsewhere, there is no doubt that any attempted ‘boycott’ has already been factored into their calculations.

    If you can shatter their predictions, good on you. But I’m not holding my breath

    • ℍ𝕂-𝟞𝟝@sopuli.xyz
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      14 hours ago

      Well, to be honest, I’ve never had an Xbox, and am not planning to ever get one, so I can’t participate in the boycott anyway.

      I’m just saying that collective action, if it is taken, works every time. That’s a big if though.

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        8 hours ago

        Yup. And as I just responded to someone else, it IS extremely important to act on your values even when it seems fruitless (so long as you’re not giving up an opportunity for more effective action later by doing so)