TikTok has a way to bypass tariffs — but is it legit?

Published May 10, 2025

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 quotes Yotam Ophir in an article about TikTok attempting to bypass tariffs by marketing goods directly from manufacturers to consumers. "These videos are tapping into people's fears that the capitalistic system is not working for them," said Ophir. "And we now hear that the tariff wars may also influence the cost of living. People may reconsider whether or not it's fair for companies to take, say, $100 for a bag."

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