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4. Doesn't change the fact that the $69 shoes cost less than $5 to make

Thu Apr 3, 2025, 05:47 AM

Apr 2025

Last edited Thu Apr 3, 2025, 06:45 AM - Edit history (2)

A 47% tariff means they cost Nike $6.90 a pair.

Still gives them a 1000% profit margin. I think they can still get by

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How much will a pair of Nikes cost with 47% tax and sales tax ? [View all] Beachnutt Apr 2025 OP

$69 shoes for $117.99 bucolic_frolic Apr 2025 #1

Value Added Tax would be far more accurate and an easier sell bucolic_frolic Apr 2025 #3

Doesn't change the fact that the $69 shoes cost less than $5 to make MichMan Apr 2025 #4

What's the final cost to the consumer Beachnutt Apr 2025 #5

lol SamuelTheThird Apr 2025 #7

I can't afford Nikes now Tickle Apr 2025 #6