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Ben's avatar

Seeing that chart really highlights how big the tariff differential is. How big a problem/market is laundering countries of origin going to be? Like it seems pretty plausible and profitable to send a truck full of widgets over the border from China to Vietnam where they can come fresh out of a "factory".

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Sam Lowe's avatar

One of my favourite topics! Agree the differentials create big incentives for bad behaviour. Wrote a bit about it for the FT here — https://on.ft.com/4cuQFtY

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SophiaG20⚖️Şcientist♾️Mother's avatar

BOK BOK: Chicken Sounds in Languages

Chickens make various sounds, including:

* **Clucking**: A common sound, often used by hens to communicate with chicks

* **Murmuring**: Soft, contented sounds indicating safety and happiness

* **Cackling**: Known as the "egg song," celebrating the laying of an egg

* **Chirping**: High-pitched sounds made by chicks, expressing happiness or distress

* **Screaming**: An alarm cry to warn of predators

* **Growling**: Used by broody hens to warn others away

* **Purring**: Soft, contented sounds, similar to a cat

* **Trilling**: A soft warbling sound, often when settling down

* **Honking**: A goose-like sound, sometimes made by certain breeds

These sounds vary in different languages but generally convey similar meanings.

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