Buying used from Canada

In the past hours the tariff for Canadian goods went up to 35%. Could change by midday tomorrow though. Or maybe Sunday night. Hold on for the ride.

Folks, it’s a mess.  The tariff situation changes from week to week, and CBP and carriers really don’t know what to do about it.  Stuff from China, Canada, Korea, who knows?  Mouser Electronics posts tariff fees on some items, your choice to pay them or order something else.  I know a boutique amp builder who was hit with thousands in tariffs on an order of components from China.  I’ve ordered some components from China, things that no one in the US makes, only to be charged more than the items were worth to me or to simply cancel the order.  Tube sockets made in the US?  Forget it.  All I can say is that a reputable out-of-country dealer will be honest about what to expect.

@jasonbourne71 

You got that right.

I am very lucky (or smart, it was my choice) to live in Australia. 

Just picked up flat packs from the Swedish company IKEA to fit out a laundry.  The cupboard carcasses are made in China, the doors come from Italy, the wood bench top was manufactured in Romania, the hinges come from Poland, the catches from Slovenia and the rails come from Taiwan.  Ordered from the local IKEA showroom and the whole lot was ready to be picked up from the warehouse just down the road minutes later.  That's free trade in action.

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