One of the downsides to ‘just in time’ inventory.
We should put more tariffs on everything.
Too many dollars chasing too few products... Inflation will continue to get worse
“When a single worker recently tested positive for COVID, China shut down one of the busiest port terminals in the entire world “indefinitely””
And we know that is the CHICOMS employing economic warfare since they would sacrifice a million workers in a heart beat for the best interests of the party.
"The cause of the disruption is a combination of a shortage of truck drivers, Brexit EU immigration rules, and COVID restrictions, and self-isolation guidance. "
Our local Wal Mart is having trouble keeping certain items in stock. Entire coolers were empty yesterday afternoon, something I’d never seen before. They were even out of ice cream, except for some expensive brands. Other items like frozen french fries, frozen vegetables and TV dinners were gone. We are now shopping early in the morning when they restock because lots of popular items are gone by midday. Some aisles look like a grocery store in the third world if you go later in the day.
Beatings will continue until morale improves...?
Note to Deep State: Hold your breath while you wait.
Make everything in the USA. Do it. Tariffs. Lots of tariffs are needed.
A parts guy at A Toyota dealer told me the company can’t get enough of the the foam it needs for seats. Same with furniture makers.
A salesman told him the stuff they supplied in spray cans was held up because spray cans were in short supply. One of the products from the company was undercoating.
Different products required different seal within the cans. That was an issue too.
What else is in short supply that’s not common knowledge?
Canning lids made by Kerr or Ball are selling for close to a dollar EACH on secondary markets. Stores don’t have them in stock. Yes, I realize it’s summer in the US, but this has been going on for quite a while. I did see some “Pur” brand lids in Menards. Not sure if they’re any good.
And most of the used cars were Japanese name plates.
Usually service will wash the car after they are done with the service, but not Monday because the car wash was broken.
Makes you wonder how long a new car dealer can run before they either become a used car dealer or close.
Socialism!
We are entering socialism folks. Be ready, this is just the beginning!
I see days long lines for some meat at the end of the tunnel!
Start keeping all the old news papers, etc that aren’t slick paper.
Keep all your corn cobs. Just a review of the past trials and tribulations.
bkmk
Yesterday, Kamalamadingdong talked about getting Christmas presents NOW for your kids, because there might be shortages later. This administration knows what’s coming. Of course, they don’t really care how badly they’re destroying the economy because, well, Orange Man Bad.
Do not seem to know? When has anyone on the Left truly known what they were doing beyond seizing as much control over their populations as possible and enriching themselves while everyone else scratches out a subsistence living? When has the Left ever seized control by means other than lies, chaos, theft, murder and, when necessary to their purposes, genocide?
We are considering building an addition next year. We spoke with a builder yesterday who said the availability and cost of materials is driving him batty. He was able to secure lumber in a nearby yard, but the price quote is only good for 2 days due to instability in supply chains. We waited a week for a fiber optic installation because the equipment was delayed. Store shelves are looking thin. My mother lived through WWII in Europe. When I mentioned the price of gas, she reminded me that at least we’re still permitted to buy it. Sobering developments. I’m very conscious that it may become difficult to drive out to see my elderly mother or our son, who both live several states away.
That’s why the “show your faith in humanity and the US economy by GOING OUT for dinner/to shows/etc” ethos kinda died: The quality of everything that’s available is going down while prices skyrocket. (Now business is dead, too, so at least we don’t have that distraction anymore.)
Been following this for a while. Early June I ordered a Grizzly lathe, delivery now estimated end of Sept. Late June ordered mini-split heat pump...hopefully get in next couple of weeks. July 4th sale ordered 2 Lazyboys...delivery end of October supposedly...wasn’t told about delay when I placed order.
A couple weeks ago I was running errands and the power steering on my truck went completely out. I managed to drive to the dealership. It was Monday around noon. I figured they would diagnose on Tuesday, order part overnight, have me back up by Wednesday, Thursday at the latest. Due to I assume a manpower shortage they didn’t even look at the truck till Thursday, and it would take 3 business days to get part. I did not get my truck until the following Friday, basically two weeks. I even called another dealership and was told I would just be starting from scratch as it would take them 3 days to even look at it. I can’t put a finger on what the problem is, but things are definitely changing and not for the better.