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Again, I know I posted about PC/video cards because this is a PC gaming sub but this will affect so much more we use and buy and having a computer to self host is the least of your worries.
TV's? Uses tons of semiconductors, 100% tariffs. Washing machine? Semiconductors, 100% tariffs. Car? So many semiconductors, 100% tariffs. That cordless impact drill? Semiconductors, 100% tariffs.
If it has any electronics your going to be paying more with this cockamamie grift.
I'm in agreement. I think where our opinions differ is that I'm not worried about consumer electronics in this new economic and political reality. And the reason I'm not worried is that I know it's fucked.
We will not see the type of economy that we have been used to for quite some time. And if the last democrat admin is anything to consider, then I doubt these insane new regulations will be repealed even if the Republicans lost power in 4 years.
I think there are much greater concerns than consumer electronics and now is the time to plan for them.