How can a Canadian citizen best take advantage of American tariffs to make money in smuggling? (hexbear.net)

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Now I'm not talking about smuggling anything illegal, I aim to keep my activities on this side of the border strictly legal. Not out of love for cops but as a defence against them harassing me. I'm thinking about things like "helping" Americans pay only $2000 for an iphone instead of $3000, that sort of thing. Any pointers, tips, ideas?

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[-] [email protected] 24 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

I think some Americans who live closer to the border are already considering that. Fun fact, many folks in California have their dentists in Mexico for this reason to dodge porky’s price gouging.

If I were to spitball, if you live in a major city like Toronto or Montreal or maybe smaller places of significant touristy attraction like Niagara Falls, I wonder if if would make sense to start a ‘tariff-free shopping tour’ and sell tickets for them to join you.

[-] [email protected] 12 points 1 month ago

Can confirm, especially if it’s just over the border, but even with a plane ticket, the dental will still be cheaper

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