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Here's what we import from Mexico (Original Post) cynatnite Jan 2017 OP
Oil. But that's OK. tRump thinks we can change back power plants back to coal. Bernardo de La Paz Jan 2017 #1
Heck, there are even good quality musical instruments coming out of Mexico that will cost twice Hoyt Jan 2017 #2
...and home to wonderful, kind people and beautiful country and beaches. CurtEastPoint Jan 2017 #4
Our drug laws are the crux of the problems with south of the border countries madokie Jan 2017 #10
Tequila. bluedigger Jan 2017 #3
Everyone may want to check their winter fruits and veggies.. they nearly all come from Mexico Peacetrain Jan 2017 #5
No shit! MountCleaners Jan 2017 #15
Components jojog Jan 2017 #6
I look for where an item is made madokie Jan 2017 #7
I agree, but kind of feel like all countries are our neighbors. But American neighbors are special. Hoyt Jan 2017 #8
I originally added that to my reply madokie Jan 2017 #11
Surely the deplorables can well afford a price increase dalton99a Jan 2017 #9
More importantly are the jobs we lose when they shop elsewhere grantcart Jan 2017 #12
Beer? I voted for Trump and he wants to tax my BEER??!!11! JustABozoOnThisBus Jan 2017 #13
A lot of people who actually voted for Trump will could now lose their beer. LisaL Jan 2017 #21
And considerably more comes through Mexico. nolabear Jan 2017 #14
Lindsay Graham just tweeted this Generator Jan 2017 #16
Man I love me some Modelo and Victoria. Guac ain't too bad either. jmg257 Jan 2017 #17
American Standard faucets KT2000 Jan 2017 #18
Who owns the companies moondust Jan 2017 #19
Add car and truck parts to the list. denbot Jan 2017 #20

Bernardo de La Paz

(49,043 posts)
1. Oil. But that's OK. tRump thinks we can change back power plants back to coal.
Thu Jan 26, 2017, 05:15 PM
Jan 2017

Is Exxon in the coal business?

 

Hoyt

(54,770 posts)
2. Heck, there are even good quality musical instruments coming out of Mexico that will cost twice
Thu Jan 26, 2017, 05:18 PM
Jan 2017

to three times as much if made here.

There is a lot of stuff coming out of Mexico and as Mexico progresses, they will buy more from us (well, strike that, Canada, China, etc.).

But even more importantly, Mexico is a good ally and neighbor.

jojog

(372 posts)
6. Components
Thu Jan 26, 2017, 05:36 PM
Jan 2017

Plastics, Stamped parts, Wire Harnesses for Appliances and Autos made in the USA.

A disruption in supply from Mexico or Asia will shut down major manufacturers in USA.

madokie

(51,076 posts)
7. I look for where an item is made
Thu Jan 26, 2017, 05:39 PM
Jan 2017

I give preference to USA of course. Canada, Mexico and any of the south American Countries are all high on my list

We need to help not hurt our neighbors

 

Hoyt

(54,770 posts)
8. I agree, but kind of feel like all countries are our neighbors. But American neighbors are special.
Thu Jan 26, 2017, 05:40 PM
Jan 2017

madokie

(51,076 posts)
11. I originally added that to my reply
Thu Jan 26, 2017, 05:44 PM
Jan 2017

then deleted it before I posted because I was afraid I might be dumped on by some here

no one is further than 12,500 miles from any of us so yes they're all our neighbors

JustABozoOnThisBus

(23,367 posts)
13. Beer? I voted for Trump and he wants to tax my BEER??!!11!
Thu Jan 26, 2017, 05:49 PM
Jan 2017

Well, ok, my Trump vote is just an alternative fact, but still, ... , BEER??!11!

nolabear

(41,991 posts)
14. And considerably more comes through Mexico.
Thu Jan 26, 2017, 05:49 PM
Jan 2017

This is ridiculous. People are going to be shocked that they can't afford fresh food and inexpensive clothing.

 

Generator

(7,770 posts)
16. Lindsay Graham just tweeted this
Thu Jan 26, 2017, 05:52 PM
Jan 2017

Simply put, any policy proposal which drives up costs of Corona, tequila, or margaritas is a big-time bad idea. Mucho Sad. (2)

WTF planet am I on! I agree. He also tweeted No. bad for the economy. Like no duh.

moondust

(20,006 posts)
19. Who owns the companies
Thu Jan 26, 2017, 06:23 PM
Jan 2017

and who profits from the U.S. sales? Are some of these U.S. companies that offshored their production?

denbot

(9,901 posts)
20. Add car and truck parts to the list.
Thu Jan 26, 2017, 07:45 PM
Jan 2017

This will hurt everyone from auto and truck workers, to scraggly ol' hippies buying parts for their VW vans.

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