Tariff Response Feedback

Tariff Response Feedback

Posted by Steve Reble on

Always love to hear your creative solutions, so let me know what you think in the comments below.  Let's keep it positive and solution focused, 'cause like Forest said, 'Shit happens' and you just gotta keep movin'.

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  • You have no idea how distressing it is to be a non-trump person in the US. Those of us who know he’s a nightmare are trying to stay hopeful, but it feels like pre-WW2 Germany. All the comments from other countries about how horrible we are – this is not something we could stop!! The presidency was bought, and normal Americans can’t compete with billionaires. It’s humiliating to be an American now.

    The tariffs are ridiculous! American industry sold out to China in the 80s. People like me couldn’t argue against the disaster that would come from that – even if we knew it was bad for our future. The sellouts just wanted the money. NOW the horrible man and his lunatic sidekicks are going to try to upend our economy AND the world’s. Their aim is chaos and some kind of AI New World Order. They are out to destroy what America was created for, and It’s sickening. Many of us would love to emigrate and spend our retirement income elsewhere – all retirees do is spend money, we don’t take jobs – but no one would have us. We’re Ugly Americans now, the butt of jokes. It’s so sad!

    These tariffs are an undeserved punishment and a huge burden on wonderful countries like Canada. I would give anything to be able to move there! As it is, they’re threatening all our incomes, my retirement savings, and my medical care I have paid into for 50 years… but if a Canadian product is superior for the planet, and truthfully represented, I will pay the cost that trickles down onto us. America is a threat to the world with this idiot running things. Please do not consider all Americans to be terrible people who wanted this to happen! We wanted him in jail where he belongs. I’m sorry for all of us, meaning Canada too, for what these oligarchs are trying to destroy. We had a cordial relationship forever, and I hate that he could destroy that.

    I’m beyond sorry that this is happening. If Canada can help get rid of him, please help.
    We are at their mercy for now.

    Laurie Metter on

  • You have no idea how distressing it is to be a non-trump person in the US. Those of us who know he’s a nightmare are trying to stay hopeful, but it feels like pre-WW2 Germany. All the comments from other countries about how horrible we are – this is not something we could stop!! The presidency was bought, and normal Americans can’t compete with billionaires. It’s humiliating to be an American now.

    The tariffs are ridiculous! American industry sold out to China in the 80s. People like me couldn’t argue against the disaster that would come from that – even if we knew it was bad for our future. The sellouts just wanted the money. NOW the horrible man and his lunatic sidekicks are going to try to upend our economy AND the world’s. Their aim is chaos and some kind of AI New World Order. They are out to destroy what America was created for, and It’s sickening. Many of us would love to emigrate and spend our retirement income elsewhere – all retirees do is spend money, we don’t take jobs – but no one would have us. We’re Ugly Americans now, the butt of jokes. It’s so sad!

    These tariffs are an undeserved punishment and a huge burden on wonderful countries like Canada. I would give anything to be able to move there! As it is, they’re threatening all our incomes, my retirement savings, and my medical care I have paid into for 50 years… but if a Canadian product is superior for the planet, and truthfully represented, I will pay the cost that trickles down onto us. America is a threat to the world with this idiot running things. Please do not consider all Americans to be terrible people who wanted this to happen! We wanted him in jail where he belongs. I’m sorry for all of us, meaning Canada too, for what these oligarchs are trying to destroy. We had a cordial relationship forever, and I hate that he could destroy that.

    I’m beyond sorry that this is happening. If Canada can help get rid of him, please help.
    We are at their mercy for now.

    Laurie Metter on

  • I have just come to etee as a result of the tariff threat. I’ve yet to try the product so can’t be honest about that part yet. I am so sorry to hear that you will be so heavily impact it as a result of these potential tariffs. The uncertainty of our relationship with the US will unfortunately be long-standing. Certainly on my part, I shall be very sceptical towards the US regardless of what happens in the immediate future. I’m doing my best to pass on to friends and family your information to help boost your sales in Canada and I wish you the best in these difficult times. Regards Sara.

    Sara Clenyg-Jones on

  • I’d hate to not be able to shop with you guys for a while. If it’s worth it for you guys, you could start doing some research and see if it makes business sense to open a small manufacturing base in the US, perhaps in Detroit. Lord knows they could use some investment.

    Elliott Hays on

  • I’m writing to apologize for my country and for those who were too lazy to vote to uphold our democracy. I will continue to buy from Canada, but I understand the sentiment and need to boycott America and its products. I live in NY. Maybe we could secede and join Canada?

    carolyn summers on

  • I have no suggestions for you at this time. Just so sorry for this speedbump to your business. Simply sending a message that I will continue to shop with you as long as feasible. And I hope this doesn’t crush your business. I have moved to so many of your products. I would be lost!

    Thanks for doing what you do.

    Renee

    Renee Chicoine on

  • I plan to continue to purchase from eter, even at a higher price.
    I am not proud to be an American at this time.

    Laura on

  • I’m not sure what I would do if I were in your shoes, but I just wanna apologize for that heap of dog shit who is supposedly our president! God help us all get through the next four years! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻. Although by that time he will have destroyed our relationship with the entire world I’m sure (except Putin, he just loves Putin). And it’s also possible that the dictator will have secured an additional term after that because he wants to have plenty of time to build his resort in Gaza and take over Canada.

    Christine Masker on

  • I love your products and am currently shamefully embarrassed by our current Adminstration. For the record, the MAJORITY of us here did not want this current situation, but sadly, not enough of us are truly aware of the importance of our vote, and even more depressing, many still aren’t ready for a female President, even in 2025. So here we are. Your company does great things so do what you have to do. We’ll support you and we understand. Just know that MOST of us here did not sign up for this.

    Danielle St Hilaire on

  • I think what the current administration is doing is counterproductive. What clouds my understanding is that China tried to get under the radar by having small quantities of online-ordered products (think Temu) directly shipped to individual customers. My immediate thought was: Can etee employ the same tactic? Or is that loophole no longer in play?
    I’m sorry our country is in such a moral decline. I did not participate in this sorry mess, did not enable this and am doing all I can to prevent it from completely becoming the international pariah that it seems to be assuming. Thank you for your products and your effort to continually evolve and find better and better ways to save our environment.

    Dora Wong on
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64 Comments

Laura

April 13, 2025
Hello from Ontario Canada! I just found your products today through a maiden Canada website. I absolutely love your stuff! I wish I didn’t already have an electric toothbrush or I would have bought yours real fast for myself. I have no advice here other than do whatever you need to do to protect your business. Your loyal customers will stick around if they can or come back when it’s a possibility again. Like I read someone else said, look up, promoting your business more within Canada! With trade barriers between provinces coming down one province at a time, this is a great opportunity to start marketing Moore within Canada and across province Boundaries. Already Ontario and Nova Scotia have worked out an agreement to remove barriers roughly 6 weeks ago. I’m rooting for our Canadian businesses to flourish!

Maria Buch

March 5, 2025
Dear Steve and ETEE family,
Please know how much I disapprove of the policies in general and the Canada/Mexico tariffs in particular imposed by the present government of the US. I hope beautiful Canada and Canadians survive well. I stand with you.
I thank you for doing business with US costumers and wish that we can continue to purchase your wonderful products during this ordeal.

Daniel

March 5, 2025
Just started using your laundry and dish soap.
They both work really well.
As an American I welcome you to move your operations down here to the US.
I have read of some Canadian companies who are considering the move to avoid the tariffs and take advantage of president Trump's 15% tax rate for companies who make their products in the US.
Again, great products, thank you.

Teresa Watkins

March 4, 2025
I always enjoy reading your emails. I'm so saddened by the actions and attitudes of my country's current leaders. While I don't have a recommendation, I will continue my subscription of your products. I will continue to "vote" with my dollars and support organizations committed to making this world a better place for ALL.

M Burridge

February 20, 2025
25% is a lot for any business to absorb. I would suggest passing these extra costs on to the consumer but making it clear on sales invoices what the increased costs are for. A separate line item for tariff costs and if you decide to absorb any of this, a line to show your offset. Rather than chalking increases up to inflation, people will see the direct cause and hopefully do what they can in their communities effect change. I think that since the pandemic, consumers have been exhausted by prices that increased but never did come down. By breaking out the costs, people will also be encouraged by the fact that as soon as tariffs are gone, they can continue to enjoy your products at their original prices.

Julie Roddick

February 17, 2025
I have been thinking about you and other small businesses, and really hope you can weather this. In the meantime, as a Canadian living in Canada, can we please pay in Canadian dollars? In US dollars, we lose on the exchange and so do you.

Thanks.

Admin

May 29, 2025
Hey Julie! If you're in Canada you will be shown CAD pricing so you are able to pay in CAD.

Julie Roddick

May 29, 2025
Thank you, that’s great news!

Becky Tilton-Orem

February 16, 2025
Previous thoughts cannot be improved upon. I applaud what your company is doing and I will purchase as much as I possibly can from you for several reasons: you are doing your utmost best to not pollute (no plastics, safer products, etc); your products are good products and finally, because of the mean spirited horrific things this U.S. leader ( whom I did not vote for ) I buy as much as I can from Canada. I have family and friends in Canada and wish I could move there myself. I stand with Canada. My car’s bumper sticker is the Canadian flag… something that has received both positive and negative comments in the very red state of Texas. Keep on keeping on. This too shall pass.

Pat

February 15, 2025
This too will end! I will still keep buying your products, and hope that most Americans who voted for him come to their senses and won't vote for anyone like him again.

Rene Smerdon

February 15, 2025
Pennsylvania wilds resident here. It has only been a few months since I discovered etee, and I am in love. The laundry soap, bamboo toothbrushes, and my favorite the face cream. Oh and dishwasher detergent, the wax wraps…who knows what else I haven’t fallen in love with yet! I love the newsletters, and that y’all give a f&@k!
It’s hard to stay optimistic when the bigots, racists, unqualified and ignorant dishonest people are in charge. It’s scary in fact. Canada and US have always been friendly neighbors, but stupid is as stupid does. This too shall pass. I try to live in a bit of a dream world where these idiots will not be in power long as the level headed and intelligent people outnumber the morons, and we will prevail!
As for me and my house we will serve the environment and support all that do the same. I love etee, and as long as I am able I will continue to buy your awesome products. Sending so much love to all.

Tish B

February 14, 2025
Hi! I don’t really have any advice but I’d like to say I appreciate your thoughtfulness as well as your willingness to continue to work with us in the US. Most of us, in the US, do not agree with the orange man and did NOT vote for him. I hope I’ll still be able to purchase your awesome products, despite tariffs. Thank you for your honesty and willingness to move forward. Your friend in the US.

C Parks

February 14, 2025
Can I vote for a time machine & go forward 4 years? NO? In reality, expect USA sales to fall because of insecurity & increased prices in the US. Keep on doing your business cause it will end.

Michaela Lavick

February 14, 2025
To rescue our wonderful blue globe in this solar system I had ( and have ) to pay premium. As long as I can go on with, and afford, my world consciousness I’ll get my goods ( amazing household and beauty goods ) from etee! You rock ! ! !

As for TARIFfS all, fracking and global climate crises naysayers, plastic gobblers and all of them, I’ll continue to work against them all by trying to model an environmental friendly lifestyle - hoping one day enlightenment will reach them - there is only one blue, habitable bouncy ball in the vicinity and some extra care is seriously needed! So Etee, not to worry, let’s hope this current political/economic confusion will abate and maybe some day more sensible people will rise to the political arena again. Otherwise let’s do our bit!

Sorry for the ramble! ☺️

Anne Smith

February 14, 2025
Recovering American and long time customer here - now happily living permanently in BC. Without intending to throw any shade on your American business, is now a good time to focus on increasing the awareness and availability of your products in Canada? And increase purchasing options to make it easier to purchase in CAD? Would love to see etee in more places.

Anne Smith

February 14, 2025
Recovering American and long time customer here - now happily living permanently in BC. Without intending to throw any shade on your American business, is now a good time to focus on increasing the awareness and availability of your products in Canada? And increase purchasing options to make it easier to purchase in CAD? Would love to see etee in more places.

Rickie Bansbach

February 14, 2025
I'm just a little bumpkin here in Pennsylvania, USA, and I have no advice or solutions that can be spoken out loud or written down without my being arrested. The less radical solutions I've sent to my elected officials have been ignored. It's all so depressing and discouraging. Disheartening. So I retreat back to myself, in my own little tiny world. I do the best I can to recycle what I can. Each plastic bottle I toss into the bag is like a prayer or an incantation for a better world. When I have a couple bags full, I drive them the 30 miles to the recycle place. At least it's still open. The same with the steel food cans and aluminum cans, except that place is 10 miles in the opposite direction. I buy your products from you in Canada because I want Canadians to know all of us Americans are not hate-filled, bigoted, racist, envious, slothful, gluttonous, evil scum bags like the "president." He's the embodiment of the seven deadly sins, if you are of a religious bent. I'm not a religious person, but I do send thoughts out to the universe quite often. Anyhow, as long as I can afford your products, I'll keep using them. I will try to use more of them as I use up products I already have. I have to "think small" because when I read the news and see what's going on "out there," it's overwhelming and I can hardly stand it. So I retreat into my little world. I try not to harm the environment. Like with recycling the plastic bottles (so much plastic!), I try to look at the use of and the buying of your products as making a wish, sending out a plea, an invocation to make the world a better place. If you have to raise prices because of the tariffs, then I guess you have to. Regardless, I gotta wash the dishes and do the laundry. I'll do my best to keep shopping with you.

Joanne Riley

February 14, 2025
I didn’t realize your products were manufactured in China. I may stop buying from you. There are companies with similar products that are made in the US

Admin

May 29, 2025
Hey Joanne, all our products except for the bamboo Toothbrushes and floss are made in Canada. We don't grow bamboo here so that's a tricky one.

Jean-Pierre Garau

February 14, 2025
Hi Steve and eteeans!

Your Forest Gump quote was spot on - as is “Stupid is as stupid does.”

We just polished off the last of our liquid laundry detergent and will using your detergent from here out.

In the meantime, sheeshzzz!
Live long and prosper! 🖖🏻

John Reble

February 14, 2025
Please! No hand wringing! I know it's not my company. But just wait 100 days. And listen to the Ezra Klein NYT podcast "Don't Believe Him". And listen to what was said on that podcast - Steve Bannon (who is feuding with Elon Musk right now) said they were going to commence with a barrage of stuff that would take everyone off guard. And that's exactly what they are doing. Never ever try to make sense of what Donald Trump says. And don't believe anything he says. He could make it worse in the next 5 minutes; or, he could pretend like he never said it at all. And lastly, go back to the late 1940's and early 1950's - the McCarthy era. You think this is bad? Go and get the wonderful film "Good Night and Good Luck" about Edward R. Murrow and how he (and others finally) took on McCarthy. And everyone around him was terrified. And actually, truth to be known, President Eisenhower, finally had enough of McCarthy as well and McCarthy was finished. But he did a lot of serious damage along the way. The same thing will happen to Donald Trump. And likely in a different way to Elon Musk as well. Keep the faith and keep etee moving along as you have through thick and thin.

Kelly

February 14, 2025
I would look into setting up an equivalent factory or production facility here in the US. You might not be able to make all the same things, but you would be able to sell some products tariff-free. Maybe. If that’s how it works… thanks for the opportunity to comment and good luck!

Anne Vaughan

February 13, 2025
It's not even been a month, and every day there's a new assault on our democracy! A lot of us knew it was going to be bad, but every day, every hour, it seems there's a new pile of crap to clean up. Unfortunately not even your great cleaning products can clean up this mess! I don't know how we're going to survive 4 years.

Julie Morris

February 13, 2025
Hang in there! I'm sorry that the village idiot is in control. As an American, I am ashamed of his, the village idiot's, behavior. Just know that I will keep buying your lovely products! And I am sure many Americans will too.

Janet S Liles

February 13, 2025
Thanks for reaching out. It hasn't been even a month and I'm suffering from whiplash. It's wait and see. I'll stick with you if I can. It's a long time to the midterms and by then it may be too late to save our country.

Sandy Bell

February 13, 2025
Some of us are as perplexed as you about the current situation here in the US. I can’t fathom how we managed to elect someone so disqualified to be President, not my choice. Hopefully, we can manage to salvage most of our republic at least for the next two years. In the meantime, we have to muddle through the craziness.

Kim

February 13, 2025
I really have no good advice or suggestions. I just want to apologize on behalf of the whole USA. There are half of us who are horrified, frustrated, devastated and embarrassed that this melon felon is in office. I'm sorry that it is negatively affecting your business.

Bonnie Rice

February 13, 2025
We elected a lunatic! Not my choice but it happened. Please know that I don’t agree with most of Trump’s/ Musk’s plans including tariff’s on our closest friends and neighbors.

Lailina

February 13, 2025
Aloha Etee, we love your products and will continue to support you from wherever in the US we are. I am sorry, I don’t support Trump, never have and I’m terrified of his regime. Many Americans feel this way. There’s been many years of preparation without Americans catching on to the style of governance we are being oppressed by now. I fear it will take a revolution here to change things. Many Americans support him, but I also think many Americans are being manipulated for their support. Please don’t believe all Americans are ignorant to how bad things are or support it! Thank you! ❤️

Jennifer Denny

February 13, 2025
Steve and the whole Etee team, on behalf of the 76,000,000,000 who voted for Harris and were screaming with our hair on fire that what is now happening, WAS GOING TO HAPPEN, we’re so sorry. You must feel like you’re living above a meth lab. Feels that way from down here too. I’ll happily pay more to buy Canadian products and not spend one cent in the FFOTUS’ (f*cking felon of the United States) regime. We definitely have Canada’s back and I didn’t have crushing hard on Charlie Angus on my 2025 Bingo card, yet here we are 😁

Caitlyn Brandel

February 13, 2025
Mainly I just came here to say that I’m so sorry for the position you’re being put in here. I am not sure if I will be able to continue purchasing if the prices go up 25% to cover the tariffs, but obviously you’re being left with no choice in the matter if this all goes through. I am not at all in a good place financially along with a vast majority of Americans right now, but I have been with you all the way back since those $1 reservations to reserve my spot in the plastic free club. I genuinely enjoy reading your emails (most other companies’ emails go straight in the trash bin) and I am so grateful for everything you are doing to try to make the world a better place. I am devastated that Americans were so easily tricked by lies and misinformation that they could have ever voted for the nightmare we are quickly sinking into. No matter what happens, I wish you success in your business and you will always have a supporter in me, whether I can purchase from you or not. And I promise that I will whenever I can.

Mary Stardom

February 13, 2025
I notice that orders shipped to BC go across to the US before re-crossing the border to BC. Is it possible to ship it directly across Canada? Maybe through Canada post?

Lucille

February 13, 2025
Thank goodness you're approaching this with a sense of humor. My daughter and I use Etee skincare exclusively. (We also get our organic & down linen products from Canada.) We stocked up in December. We'll continue to push our representatives to stop this nonsense. Hope for the best, plan for the worst. And we vote, early & often, but not for people like That Guy. Keep making the good stuff. Thank You.

Jutta Rauscher

February 13, 2025
I'm a German, living in the US. What's happening here in the US under the Trump administration right now is just madness. I am so sorry that your business is affected by this all. I would say, businesses like yours, that care about people and the planet, are now more important than ever! 💗 I feel like America is losing its soul, it's values of generosity, diversity and freedom and it is just very sad to witness. There are still lots if Americans though who are trying to fight back and hold on to their morals, integrity and sustainable values. I hope many will still support your company as long as it's possible for them! You guys give us hope! ✨ Much love, Jutta 💗

Maggie Pray

February 13, 2025
I just want to say I’m so sorry. We’re as horrified as you are. Also angry.

Molly

February 13, 2025
It makes me sad that such a large chunk of your business is in the US.
I would have hoped us Canadians supported you better.
Sadly, I live alone and I don't have as much use for a bunch of the products that you sell so my buying habits are rather slow. That and I have to get rid of a bunch of the plastic I already have in my house before I start buying plastic free. Throwing it out is the same thing as using it and throwing it out for the environment so I might as well use it right.

Anyway, I just want to say thank you for having a plastic free option for us and I am proud to have been with you for so long.

Tiana Richard

February 13, 2025
Bare with the antics. We are not all insane here. I’m sorry and hope your business is successful.

Olga

February 13, 2025
Steve - I have no advice but I do want you to know I think you and your team are brave and courageous to continue on and to see America as your cousin and not your enemy. We need more kindness, love and understanding. If we had that then everything else would take care of itself. Rock On! Cheers, Olga

Susan Tipton

February 13, 2025
First we have a lunatic dictatorship - over 50% of us voted for Ms Harris but sigh...oh well. Keep doing what you are doing-don't abandon us here in the US. Prices will go up, I understand. I will try to buy in quantity to lower my shipping costs to compensate for the higher product cost. There is nothing to be done except resist this madness in any way I can and try not to despair.

Mel

February 13, 2025
To use another merica euphemism "Keep on Trucking". The idiot in office is such a dullard I would keep doing things normally. He can't and doesn't like to do the hard work especially when you (Canada and Mexico) stand up to him. Keep urging your leaders to call his bluff and stand up to him. He's a weak immoral dumpster fire. Thank you.

Kirstin

February 13, 2025
I just received an order I placed a couple weeks ago. With all the uncertainty, I ordered extra, just in case, because I especially love your prebiotic deodorant. I will keep ordering as long as I can, recognizing that what I pay may get driven up by confusing tariffs. There may come a time when I can't afford it, but I'll cross that bridge when I come to it. I'm sorry that this is happening, and I recognize it is the consequence of people electing this president. It is the consequence we have to bear, or work to resist and change. Obviously we don't know what will happen, but I appreciate that you all are doing the hard work of creating plastic-free products for the world. Whether we in the US can continue to buy them or not, I'm so glad you all are making them available.
Thank you, and may good things continue to come to and from you,
Kirstin

Kate Kramer

February 13, 2025
Dear good ETEE friends,
I am so sorry for the actions of our president. He is a master at sowing chaos without regards to anyone else. Some of us here in California would be happy to be part of Canada!
Sincerely
Kate Kramer

Ruth Battaglia

February 13, 2025
I am sorry that this is happening. It is so unnecessary.

Deborah

February 13, 2025
As a fellow small business owner, I encourage you to stay focused on your business rather than getting caught up in the news cycle. Amplifying fear through communication only adds to its momentum. Change is inevitable, and while it can feel like a rollercoaster, maintaining a steady mindset will help you navigate it effectively. Stay grounded, adapt as needed, and embrace the journey with confidence. Cheers!

Tom

February 13, 2025
Putting politics aside. There is a lot of blame to spread around.

There is a huge problem with fentanyl and Mexican drug cartels, and their affiliates operating in Canada.
China is also playing a dirty game using it's network of smurfs to send small packets through the mail service.

The Canadian gov't didn't help any when it gave "lip service" in 2017 promising the US president it would increase NATO spending but didn't.
The CAD gov't isn't helping when it relies on the US military to drive Russian and Chinese military ships out of the Canadian Arctic waters

The US President is limited in his powers, he tried to play the diplomatic game the 1st time, but clearly he learned his lesson. Now he's found some levers and tools and he's using them.

We might not like it, but, it's like I said, there's plenty of blame to go around--and none of it is helpful.

What can be done? You've got 4 yrs to live under the threat of tarrifs. 90% of your business is/was in the US.
Can you open a wholey owned subsidiary (eteeu? uetee? Other name? I don't even know what etee means) in the US that sources its materials and ships only within the US? While the etee parent company oversees global operations?

Fyi, I purchased a cosmetic product from a US company December 24th. It was supposed to arrive 4-7 days later. The shipper sent the package to Ontario California instead of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. The package went through LA and got stuck for a week because of the fires. It arrived at a Canadian border crossing on Jan 22nd (before any tarrifs took effect). It was held at CAD customs under "review" because although it was tarrif free when purchased, and tarrif free when it arrived, it would not be tarrif free on February 1st. Then, when the tarrifs were delayed, the package should have been released but by that time, there was a backlog. I ended up having to pay the CAD gov't a retaliatory tarrif (due to tarrifs on aluminum and steel) on a product that is supposed to be duty/tarrif free.

Jean

February 13, 2025
So very sorry for all this. Please know most of us do not support the insanity and can not wait for it to end.
I do not want you to raise prices, but you must do what you need to do in order to stay in business.
We all need to fight the good fight. And the planet is worth fighting for.

Mary

February 13, 2025
Right now our family is going through the process of stepping away from shopping at "big business" stores. We are getting our groceries from a farm/coop small business and what we'd like to do is increase our support of other small businesses such as etee. Maybe it will be expensive for a while but eventually it will get better, especially if more people choose to shop at etee for the right reasons.

Ronda Snow

February 13, 2025
Just wanted to offer a few tariff related thoughts. First and foremost, please don't be discouraged by drops or fluctuations in American orders. Many of us are confused, uncertain, if not outright frighted by this collosal crapshow. Many of us are trying to prepare for massive inflation and austerity in our personal spending. If you can, plan for insanity. Prepare for the worst. If it doesn't happen, we can all be surprised together. I'm a brand new American customer and have my very first load of laundry with your concentrated powder in the machine as we speak. I think the concentrated cleaning powders are a genius solution. Please keep up the good work.

Tonya

February 13, 2025
As an American who is appalled at our current administration, I can only say that I will continue to purchase from etee and will take on the additional cost in hopes that in 4 loooooonnnnngggg years the US will return to valuing our partnership with Canada.

Ellen

February 13, 2025
No advice. Just as confused as you are. I don’t purchase a lot of products from you, but love the ones I do! So tariffs or no, I will continue buying from you. Thanks for the difference you make in the world! 🌎

Terri Templeman

February 13, 2025
I love your products and as an American citizen, I offer a heartfelt apology to your country. The MAGA minions are now starting to feel the hurt as are their GOP reps who are now scrambling to claw back all of that money from govt agencies that is being thrown in the "woodchipper" by the Muscovite and his muskettes. This is all unexplored territory and I have never seen anything like this. Rest assured there are many Americans who feel like I do and support their Canadian neighbors. We'll get through this (I hope) and I will continue to buy your products because they are so good for the environment.

jennifer

February 13, 2025
Trump is an idiot. I will continue to support my Canadian friends.

Leslie Noble

February 13, 2025
First, I love your products and love the work you do. As a small business owner too I feel every bit of your stress. It's challenging enough doing what we do without the uncertainty looming over our heads. I am sorry our messed up situation is affecting you. I don't have any advice because there is so much up in the air. Just know I will continue to support your work and lend an ear. Your New York friend! Leslie

Laurie Metter

February 13, 2025
You have no idea how distressing it is to be a non-trump person in the US. Those of us who know he's a nightmare are trying to stay hopeful, but it feels like pre-WW2 Germany. All the comments from other countries about how horrible we are - this is not something we could stop!! The presidency was bought, and normal Americans can't compete with billionaires. It's humiliating to be an American now.

The tariffs are ridiculous! American industry sold out to China in the 80s. People like me couldn't argue against the disaster that would come from that - even if we knew it was bad for our future. The sellouts just wanted the money. NOW the horrible man and his lunatic sidekicks are going to try to upend our economy AND the world's. Their aim is chaos and some kind of AI New World Order. They are out to destroy what America was created for, and It's sickening. Many of us would love to emigrate and spend our retirement income elsewhere - all retirees do is spend money, we don't take jobs - but no one would have us. We're Ugly Americans now, the butt of jokes. It's so sad!

These tariffs are an undeserved punishment and a huge burden on wonderful countries like Canada. I would give anything to be able to move there! As it is, they're threatening all our incomes, my retirement savings, and my medical care I have paid into for 50 years... but if a Canadian product is superior for the planet, and truthfully represented, I will pay the cost that trickles down onto us. America is a threat to the world with this idiot running things. Please do not consider all Americans to be terrible people who wanted this to happen! We wanted him in jail where he belongs. I'm sorry for all of us, meaning Canada too, for what these oligarchs are trying to destroy. We had a cordial relationship forever, and I hate that he could destroy that.

I'm beyond sorry that this is happening. If Canada can help get rid of him, please help.
We are at their mercy for now.

Laurie Metter

February 13, 2025
You have no idea how distressing it is to be a non-trump person in the US. Those of us who know he's a nightmare are trying to stay hopeful, but it feels like pre-WW2 Germany. All the comments from other countries about how horrible we are - this is not something we could stop!! The presidency was bought, and normal Americans can't compete with billionaires. It's humiliating to be an American now.

The tariffs are ridiculous! American industry sold out to China in the 80s. People like me couldn't argue against the disaster that would come from that - even if we knew it was bad for our future. The sellouts just wanted the money. NOW the horrible man and his lunatic sidekicks are going to try to upend our economy AND the world's. Their aim is chaos and some kind of AI New World Order. They are out to destroy what America was created for, and It's sickening. Many of us would love to emigrate and spend our retirement income elsewhere - all retirees do is spend money, we don't take jobs - but no one would have us. We're Ugly Americans now, the butt of jokes. It's so sad!

These tariffs are an undeserved punishment and a huge burden on wonderful countries like Canada. I would give anything to be able to move there! As it is, they're threatening all our incomes, my retirement savings, and my medical care I have paid into for 50 years... but if a Canadian product is superior for the planet, and truthfully represented, I will pay the cost that trickles down onto us. America is a threat to the world with this idiot running things. Please do not consider all Americans to be terrible people who wanted this to happen! We wanted him in jail where he belongs. I'm sorry for all of us, meaning Canada too, for what these oligarchs are trying to destroy. We had a cordial relationship forever, and I hate that he could destroy that.

I'm beyond sorry that this is happening. If Canada can help get rid of him, please help.
We are at their mercy for now.

Sara Clenyg-Jones

February 13, 2025
I have just come to etee as a result of the tariff threat. I've yet to try the product so can't be honest about that part yet. I am so sorry to hear that you will be so heavily impact it as a result of these potential tariffs. The uncertainty of our relationship with the US will unfortunately be long-standing. Certainly on my part, I shall be very sceptical towards the US regardless of what happens in the immediate future. I'm doing my best to pass on to friends and family your information to help boost your sales in Canada and I wish you the best in these difficult times. Regards Sara.

Elliott Hays

February 13, 2025
I'd hate to not be able to shop with you guys for a while. If it's worth it for you guys, you could start doing some research and see if it makes business sense to open a small manufacturing base in the US, perhaps in Detroit. Lord knows they could use some investment.

carolyn summers

February 13, 2025
I'm writing to apologize for my country and for those who were too lazy to vote to uphold our democracy. I will continue to buy from Canada, but I understand the sentiment and need to boycott America and its products. I live in NY. Maybe we could secede and join Canada?

Renee Chicoine

February 13, 2025
I have no suggestions for you at this time. Just so sorry for this speedbump to your business. Simply sending a message that I will continue to shop with you as long as feasible. And I hope this doesn't crush your business. I have moved to so many of your products. I would be lost!

Thanks for doing what you do.

Renee

Laura

February 13, 2025
I plan to continue to purchase from eter, even at a higher price.
I am not proud to be an American at this time.

Christine Masker

February 13, 2025
I’m not sure what I would do if I were in your shoes, but I just wanna apologize for that heap of dog shit who is supposedly our president! God help us all get through the next four years! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻. Although by that time he will have destroyed our relationship with the entire world I’m sure (except Putin, he just loves Putin). And it’s also possible that the dictator will have secured an additional term after that because he wants to have plenty of time to build his resort in Gaza and take over Canada.

Danielle St Hilaire

February 13, 2025
I love your products and am currently shamefully embarrassed by our current Adminstration. For the record, the MAJORITY of us here did not want this current situation, but sadly, not enough of us are truly aware of the importance of our vote, and even more depressing, many still aren't ready for a female President, even in 2025. So here we are. Your company does great things so do what you have to do. We'll support you and we understand. Just know that MOST of us here did not sign up for this.

Dora Wong

February 13, 2025
I think what the current administration is doing is counterproductive. What clouds my understanding is that China tried to get under the radar by having small quantities of online-ordered products (think Temu) directly shipped to individual customers. My immediate thought was: Can etee employ the same tactic? Or is that loophole no longer in play?
I'm sorry our country is in such a moral decline. I did not participate in this sorry mess, did not enable this and am doing all I can to prevent it from completely becoming the international pariah that it seems to be assuming. Thank you for your products and your effort to continually evolve and find better and better ways to save our environment.

Celisa Bryant

February 13, 2025
I love your products (most of them) but definitely cannot justify paying the extra 25% bump. Let’s hope none of this bullshit actually happens.