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    Wow, what a satisfying outcome to that story, Tradd! But, honestly, those tariffs are ridiculous! Have you seen any difference in steel imports from China since they went into effect?
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    Quote Originally Posted by catherine View Post
    Wow, what a satisfying outcome to that story, Tradd! But, honestly, those tariffs are ridiculous! Have you seen any difference in steel imports from China since they went into effect?
    There were 25% steel/aluminum tariffs effective in Orange Man’s first term. What happened in March is that they were extended to a lot of “derivatives” aka stuff made out of steel/aluminum. So a lot of stuff from nuts and bolts, to kitchenware is now getting hit with the steel/aluminum. Beginning Monday, appliances will be subject to 50% steel duty for the value of the steel in them. A lot of companies import parts that go in other things. They will still have to import these things.

    I haven’t heard if steel/aluminum imports are down. Saw a NYT article yesterday that the cost of food and beverage containers is probably going to increase.

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    I guess now isn't the time to buy stainless steel cookware as much of it is made in China.

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    Nice to be validated, Tradd - congrats.

    I guess consumers are going to start being hit harder on these tariffs really soon, if they aren't already on some things.
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    This Morning I thought it was Monday. I have an infection in my ankle so I needed to call my doctor for drugs. I called the office and got their “We are closed, call… “Message. I didn’t want to bother them further, I did not leave a message.

    I went to one of those Doc in a Box places and got an appropriate antibiotic.

    This evening my doctor texted me to ask “are you all right? “So I told her what’s going on and she said to be sure and come to her office if I have further problems.

    Now that is service! Probably I could’ve called her office and left a message and she would’ve answered earlier today because she told me to do that in the future. This is a direct care physician.

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    Nice service, IL. Hope the infection clears up quickly.
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    Went to doc today and asked if I had a problem how to get in contact with him (he is extremely busy). He gave me his personal phone number. !!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by frugal-one View Post
    Went to doc today and asked if I had a problem how to get in contact with him (he is extremely busy). He gave me his personal phone number. !!!
    Wow! Nice!
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    I am more and more appreciating my little toaster oven. I didn’t have a toaster oven until some months ago. Rather than baking something simple being a “big deal “ in the big oven, it is just a little deal with 10 minutes in the toaster oven

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    I'd be in sorry shape w/o my toaster oven! I use it way more than my big one. toaster oven, coffee pot, washing machine, fans. stovetop - those are my ranked bottom line really want to always have appliances! *the furnace is important also, but it's easy to forget that in this weather.

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