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We have ZERO knowledge of Trumps Latin American policy. ZERO.

We have ZERO knowledge about the guy period, other than he could talk his way into presidency against an extremely vulnerable candidate

I have lived here for 11 years and love it. But I have never understood the rational of Costa Rica's import taxes. They charge 40 to75% tax on almost all imported items. And this includes some of the highest taxes being on items they do not or cannot produce in country. Therefore, often it is not a tax on items that would be competing with locally produced items. And now they are worried that Trump might impose a 35% tax on items coming from Costa Rica to the USA!

And I know that the high import taxes are their way of generating much of their revenue, but as is so often the case, especially in Latin countries, it is a tax designed to benefit the rich the most (they do not pay nearly as much in taxes as they would have to if the government was more dependent on other forms of taxes (income or business taxes). And it keeps the poor "down" and makes it almost impossible for them to buy many imported items. And everyone, whether they are living on minimum wage (often less than $100 a week) or make $1000 a week (or more) pays the same percentage tax when buying an imported item. A 32 inch cheap, off brand TV costs around $300 here (even in Walmart!). A car that can be bought for $20,000 in the States will cost around $35000 here.

In talking to many Ticos here it was very evident they, for the most part, were very pro Clinton! Why?? Though they seldom would say it nor admit to it, it was their fear that Trump would cut off the flow of aid, assistance, support, and giveaways to Costa Rica. They had no concept as to the real Clinton nor Trump. It was based solely on their fear of loosing the freebies!!!! And I am sure this is/was the case in most countries of the world!!

http://qcostarica.com/oscar-arias-on-trump-the-u-s-chose-the-most-ignorant-candidate/

The ex president of costa rica has opined !!!

IMHO this guy is possibly confused. He presided over a country that imposes high import duties, as Bang Bang pointed out, instead of encouraging small manufacturing startups to create jobs in the country. Foreign money pours into Costa Rica to build high rises that sit fairly empty, and the drug problem is getting worse.
The public health system is very crowded, and the infrastructure is riddled with potholes. Illegal immigration from the north is rampant.
Everything Trump has pointed out and proposes to fix, exists right here in CR.

I just don't understand his point of view

Exactly like your ACORN Community Organizer who had his law license revoked!!!

Costareeker must love to go back to September 2008 and prior. The good ole days.


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First of all you don't know me! I consider myself a moderate! This is my voting record, voted for Reagan over Mondale in 84, Bush over Dukakis in 88, Clinton over Bush in 92, Gore over Bush, Bush over Kerry, Obama over McCain, Obama over Romney and Clinton over Trump. So does that make me Liberal??? No! I'm a realist who listen to both side. Do you remember what happened in September 2008???? I guess not. I had friends who worked for Lehman Bros. and Goldman Sacs who lost their jobs because of the financial meltdown. So get out of the bubble. Good at.


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Your information is old and out dated. Taxes on imported items have come down drastically. CR does tax income but mainly focuses on luxury goods (cars, tv, telephones...) Real estate taxes are almost zero in CR. A good system as i do not spend on luxury goods