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March 2025

What can companies do to avoid having to pay or pass onto customers such stringent tariffs?

Theoretically the companies will pass as much cost as they can to the consumer, but for example some consumers may not be able to afford to pay 10%-30% more for certain goods and the businesses will suffer.

• So- are there any ways companies can or will adjust things like supply-chains to lessen the burden on consumers?

In 2024 I bought American made boots by a company called Oak Street Boots, they cost $310 per pair, on sale. Arguably the fact that they're made in the United States isn't worth $310 especially since the CEO likely absorbs most of the profit rather than paying his employees a living wage.

It seems like to avoid charging so much a company could for example produce in a nation that is subject to lessor tariffs, Levis for example produces the same cut of jeans in various countries, I would assume to cut costs.

Feels like back in the day, getting a business degree was the move if you wanted to start a company or get a solid job. But now? With so many resources and just actually doing stuff, do we really need four years of lectures on “market trends”?

Most schools still teach business like it’s 1995, textbooks, case studies, and zero real-world experience. Meanwhile, the people actually making moves are out there building, failing, and figuring it out as they go.

What do you think? Are business degrees still worth it, or is hands-on experience the real way to go?

The film that ignited social media when Warner Bros. canceled it for a tax write-off has gone to the indie outfit after recent negotiations.

Hi all! Im trying to find a way to help my parents profit from what they’re currently doing for the community right now. Theyve been helping people that have a hard time with to help fill out forms, take them to appointments, figure out ways to help them get things done, helping them find housing, etc. it takes up alot of time, and they dont get paid anything for it. Is there a way to get them some kind of compensation for their efforts?