Whirlpool Tells U.s. Authorities Its Rivals Could Be Evading Tariffs
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Whirlpool accuses its rivals of evading US tariffs, sparking concerns about unfair trade practices, while commenters question the company's motivations and potential use of bribery.
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bryanrasmussen
4 months ago
1 replyI hope they threw a big bribe in with the message, to focus attention quickly I mean.
downrightmike
4 months ago
They've been crap for a while. The last whirlpool I had failed right after the warranty was up. They can't compete on quality anymore, they need to rig the system.
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