It is a tax on American consumers - pure and simple.. The latest from Pelican

[Rek]

In 1990, only 5% of Americans had passports. Now 50% of ‘Mericans have them.

It may take another 30 years to get to 90%.

That's a shocking statistic. Combine that with the literacy rates I found out about a little while ago (Adults, 21% with nothing and 54% below the reading age of a 6 year old) and it seems that you have two countries in the US, one being the clever people on groups like this and the other a much larger group with a much more parochial view of the world. That said, the US has still got more clever people than any state in Europe, but it must make election planning a nightmare.

 

[rsporsche]

Well it is debatable about the average intelligence of the American population There are many bright and uneducated people and there are some very ignorant educated people in the USA. Just like most countries. I am often astounded by solutions to specific problems found by uneducated people who need to solve an issue and come up with something creative. That being said I am amazed at how bad the converse to that is. and on the other hand, there are just people that missed the day that intelligence was handed out.

So my point, we on e9 coupe represent some of the brightest people around the world with brilliance and impeccable taste.

 

[RDSChicago]

I feel the pain! For example, a few days ago I bought a vintage pin buckle for an antique Seiko watch from Japan. The cost was $168 US, with “free” shipping worldwide. Last night I received a bill from DHL indicating I had to pay $53 in tariffs and fees. So if you’re in the USA and you buy something from Japan, even if shipping from the vendor is free, count on adding a third extra to your purchase price! Really outrageous, but hey, 78 million people elected the guy sitting behind the Resolute Desk.

 

[Ohmess]

Well it is debatable about the average intelligence of the American population There are many bright and uneducated people and there are some very ignorant educated people in the USA. Just like most countries. I am often astounded by solutions to specific problems found by uneducated people who need to solve an issue and come up with something creative. That being said I am amazed at how bad the converse to that is. and on the other hand, there are just people that missed the day that intelligence was handed out.

So my point, we on e9 coupe represent some of the brightest people around the world with brilliance and impeccable taste.

And good looking too.

 

[RDSChicago]

I'm in on the Corsa! One of the prettiest cars ever built.

On the mid terms...they are likely to tell the tale of what the PEOPLE want, but last year's history tells me it may not actually BRING the change unfortunately.

Midterms? If they happen. Let’s see.

 

[Wobdog]

$42 for seat rails.

 

[bluecoupe30!]

"So my point, we on e9 coupe represent some of the brightest people around the world with brilliance and impeccable taste."

I would add the decorum with which members here, conduct themselves. Notable, appreciated, and sadly seems to be a vanishing quality in interactions in today's world.

 

[Drew Gregg]

And good looking too.

Does that mean most all of the E9 group are from Lake Wobegone where "all the women are strong,all the men are good looking, and all the children are above average"??

 

[Rouge]

for sure

 

[sfdon]

It hasn't stopped....

UPS Import | United States | Brokerage Request

You need to provide missing information that U.S. Customs requires within five days

Act now to prevent further delay.

1ZW488V46770678311
from WALLOTH & NESCH GBR

 

[Dan Wood]

A $70 E24 ebay part coming from Beirut Lebanon assuming it isn't bombed before it ships.

 

[ScottAndrews]

It hasn't stopped....

UPS Import | United States | Brokerage Request

You need to provide missing information that U.S. Customs requires within five days

Act now to prevent further delay.

1ZW488V46770678311
from WALLOTH & NESCH GBR

I got one of these when I ordered some repair panels from W-N.

I called UPS and they sent me a form (Section 232 Steel and Aluminum Form). I listed the origin, Steel Content Value, which is what the tariff applies to, and the weight. Country of Origin was on the W-N invoice (Poland). I guessed at the weight, and Googled the price of steel per pound in the EU. Listed that its the Steel Content Value, and waited. Parts left Germany almost immediately and then got stuck in KY. I got yet another request for information, basically repeated the same stuff, and then after a couple of days I got the tariff invoice from UPS. It was about what I had come up with plus UPS's silly "brokerage fees.