I mean, as a European: have you visited the US and noticed that they don’t even include tax within the price (meaning you’ll pay more at checkout since that’s where it only appears)? It’s ridiculous, most countries include VAT within the price of their goods and services but. At least within the EU, VAT is included within the price making it final without any arithmetic.
I think it’s illegal in Europe to list prices excluding VAT, I know for sure it is in my home country Denmark, that makes it much simpler as a customer in Europe than in USA.
USA is a country of lawlessness, and lack of consumer protection, where sellers are allowed many “tricks” that are illegal in EU, it’s not just the VAT, but also misleading labeling and marketing.
The amount of pharmaceutical ads are crazy when I’ve visited the US, sometimes with bogus claims. Their ad campaigns for pretty much everything is over the top since they’re using aggressive tactics.
Exactly, something that isn’t even legal to advertise in EU, is aggressively advertised with misleading claims.
And poisionous products to enhance taste and addiction.