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To: LindyBill who wrote (360831)4/22/2010 7:14:56 PM
From: Nadine Carroll  Read Replies (3) | Respond to of 793955
 

how would [a VAT] be applied to products made overseas,

It doesn't. Which makes imports cheaper and increases protectionist pressure.


Depends how it is structured. Equivalent taxes could be applied to goods upon import as customs duties. Canada does that.