If you’ve ever ordered from wish.com or other popular direct-to-consumer shopping sites, you likely bought a product that was cheaply priced and made in China. We talk about the implications of the cheap prices for manufacturers and stores in the U.S. We also discuss the defense spending bill in detail and take a look at an announcement from Milwaukee-based Harley-Davidson that they will move some operations to Europe after being hit by increased tariffs.
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Harley-Davidson To Send Some Operations To European Union Following Tariffs
After facing increased tariffs from the European Union in an ongoing trade dispute with the U.S., Harley-Davidson announced it will be moving some of its operations to the EU to avoid tariffs. We talk a business reporter about why the Milwaukee-based company is making the move.
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Buying Cheap Stuff Online Comes With Consequences
You can buy just about anything off the internet. And in recent years, you can buy just about anything off the internet for a relatively cheap price. $4 swimsuit? check. A supposedly smart watch for less than $20? yup. But what do we lose out on when we win with great prices? We talk to a reporter about a few consequences of buying direct and cheap.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Rachael Vasquez Producer
- Natalie Guyette Producer
- Nathan Bomey Guest
- Alana Semuels Guest
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