• Lvxferre [he/him]@mander.xyz
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    13 days ago

    The catch is that Intel will pay the tariffs either way.

    Currently they can’t simply rely on the local industry for the semiconductors used in the hardware they sell, so they’re paying tariffs for them.

    And, even if they eventually are able to rely solely on the local industry, the tariffs are inducing a supply shock - so even the price of locally produced alternatives will raise as a consequence.

    Others are also paying the tariffs, but unlike Intel, they have a bit more wiggling room to deal with lower profits.

    (I’m watching the video now, I swear! I know I shouldn’t comment on the topic before watching it, but…)