Photographic film is on the new list of tariffs

[CameraQuest]

OK kids
keep it on topic
don't beat up on each other

 

[brbo]

Huss was which consequences the actions could have on film:
So, if these tariffs get really implemented, China will immediately react: Tit for tat.
The Chinese government has just said that some hours ago.

Where did you hear/read that Chinese retaliation tariffs will target the same group of products?! This is not how you wage a "proper" trade war. For example EU response for US steel tariffs was tariffs on motorbikes, jeans, peanut butter...

So, all this...

The Chinese film market / demand is one of the biggest in the world (on second or third position). That means: The Chinese are buying much more Kodak film, photo paper and photo chemistry than the Americans are buying Chinese silver-halide photo products from Lucky and Shanghai.

So the big loser will be Kodak and its workers!

Let's hope that the Kodak Bosses can convince the White House that the silver-halide photo products get eliminated from this list.

... is totally useless speculation based on nothing. But it feels so good to paint a black picture for Kodak, doesn't it?

 

[Sumarongi]

Where did you hear/read that Chinese retaliation tariffs will target the same group of products?! This is not how you wage a "proper" trade war. For example EU response for US steel tariffs was tariffs on motorbikes, jeans, peanut butter...

Oh, yes -- I've seen a caricature depicting a (fat) German politician who is very *sad* that peanut butter is going to be much more expensive

 

[HHPhoto]

Where did you hear/read that Chinese retaliation tariffs will target the same group of products?! This is not how you wage a "proper" trade war. For example EU response for US steel tariffs was tariffs on motorbikes, jeans, peanut butter...

That was said in the news (a very reliable channel, by the way). And the Chinese government was quoted that they will react with a tit for tat strategy.
And furthermore:
It would totally make sense from a Chinese point of view: Because Kodak is dependent on export. They make excellent products which are used around the world. And are very popular in China as well. As already explained above: The Americans buy very little silver photo halide products from China.
But the Chinese buy quite a lot Kodak products.

But it feels so good to paint a black picture for Kodak, doesn't it?

Total nonsense.
I've always explained that Kodak is absolutely needed for a film revival. Same is valid for Fujifilm, Ilford, Foma, Adox etc.
And I am a Kodak customer for decades (and will continue to do so), as well as I am using the other brands.

Cheers, Jan

 

[brbo]

That was said in the news (a very reliable channel, by the way). And the Chinese government was quoted that they will react with a tit for tat strategy.
And furthermore:
It would totally make sense from a Chinese point of view: Because Kodak is dependent on export. They make excellent products which are used around the world. And are very popular in China as well. As already explained above: The Americans buy very little silver photo halide products from China.

It makes ZERO sense.

1. There is no big Chinese based industry that Kodak imports into China is hurting.
2. Kodak's import into China is ridiculously insignificant in comparison to $200 billion tit for tat package. Kodak products would only be affected by "accident" (being lumped together with other products within a TARIC code scope). And since the value of US produced photographic equipment/products being produced let alone imported into China is so low it's not worth to targeting that segment.

BTW, "tit for tat" means reciprocal measures matched in value, not product groups.

 

[roscoetuff]

leicapixie: "No man is an island.."

Are you sure? I seem to be an island... I think... no... wait, there's water all around me, right? Either I'm an island or in a swimming pool. Okay. Got it.

 

[BlackXList]

C’mon the USA makes the greatest military equipment in the world. And NATO better cough up more dough or else. Made in the USA used in foreign land with pride!

I realise this post is tongue in cheek, but I can't help but say "I have bad news for you about the F35"

 

[Roger Hicks]

I forgot about Fiat...and MG's..and Renault..dogs all..then there was...Yugo..King of Dogs...lol..
Now Volvo..thats another story..
I owned 2..a 64 sedan..and a 61 P1800...luved em..my mom bought a 72 DL and put 250,000 on it..
Sure they broke down too..but they were tough as nails..as in..mom took out a taxi in nyc..it didn't stand a chance..she drove away after...w/ slight dent only...taxi...well...taps was heard in the backround ..

Ever own a Yugo?

Thought not.

Cheers,

R.