Shipments under $800 that are sent through the international postal network will be “subject to a duty rate of either 30% of their value or $25 per item (increasing to $50 per item after June 1, 2025).”

That’s the end of cheap treats from AliExpress, Shein and Temu, I guess. this-is-fine

  • PorkrollPosadist [he/him, they/them]@hexbear.net
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    lmfao. So if I lose a screw from my 3D printer, or my shitty european car, you’re telling me I need to order the replacement from McMaster? (they sure don’t sell Metric machine screws at Home Depot)

    We’re so fucking cooked lmao.

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      They uhhhh they definitely do. But fuck Home Depot, go to your local Ace Hardware franchise, mine has an absolutely impeccably organized fastener section, and you throw the ones you want in a bag and write down the price. All honor system, no hassle.

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      McMaster is super expensive too, it really isn’t built for normal people to buy from them. Until there is a 400-500% tariff this wont do anything besides making stuff more expensive.