05/04/2025
So we have been deeper into the tariff wars recently, and I dont think we have seen any horrible damages, in our stores, or on the car lots, etc ..... YET. Maybe price increases, but not so much empty shelves..... YET. But companies plan ahead, for supplies, parts and product orders. And for work schedules, in manufacturing and service schedules...... and in our work schedules. Several companies we work with have eliminated 3d shifts. Some have cut out overtime. And several friends have been looking for jobs, have put in many applications and even had a few interviews. But..... no jobs, or even job offers. And phone companies, service companies like pest control, yard care companies, etc. are wanting us to sign contracts. With one or even two year agreements. I HATE what tariffs are doing to Chinese workers, and others. But I know that the abuse their government was supporting, abuse Americans were paying for, added to the disintegrating economies of most countries, including the US, those actions had to be taken. Fast, hard and difficult actions. We, the people do not control those actions. But we, the people better stop wasting our money, our savings and our credit, on 'extra' things. A new car? A bigger home? Really nice vacations? We should be stocking up on home supplies, food, medications that we need, the things that would make a difference. I am just saying, I have seen several friends and neighbors spend money on things that could have been delayed for a while. Until things settled down, or even got better. Please consider ALL the spending you make. The future is unknown. I am not a doom and gloom person. But I AM careful. Take care.