09/02/2026
This is a post about economics and nothing more. The truth about tariffs is the importer (receiver of goods) pays the tariff. I have the receipts to prove it. I bought a fine set of F5 mandolin tuners from Germany. That purchase included my paying a tariff for their trip across the pond. Now, I will answer the question of why not buy ‘made in USA’? Truth is, I always look to do this, but when equal value cannot be had, I use the concept of ‘free market’ to find the best value for the money. I do this with my customers in mind as I want them to have the best value for their money in what I build for them. If a company in this country were to produce said mandolin tuners of equal or better value, I’d be first in line to buy them. ‘Nuf said.
