• Stovetop@lemmy.world
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        3 months ago

        It’s like how back when the Euro or the Pound were worth nearly 2x what the dollar was, a new device or piece of hardware would sell for $399/€399/£399.

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          3 months ago

          The EUR and GBP prices included VAT, import fees and whatever other fees levied by the local govt on electronics.

  • surph_ninja@lemmy.world
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    3 months ago

    What’s a better way to build up local manufacturing? The oligarchy says this is a good idea for solar panel & EV imports. What’s the difference?