The company nearly doubled its emissions in 2023.

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    2 months ago

    They also ship in smaller dollar amounts, under $800, to dodge taxes. Maybe that what you meant as well? Biden just removeded about this or I would have never known.

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      2 months ago

      Yep, that’s exactly right. De Minimis was intended to prevent people from shipping stuff back from vacation or family from paying taxes twice. These companies exploit that loophole to avoid the standard customs and imports procedures retailers normally go through. The Biden admin is currently looking to lower the De Minimis for that reason.