no

But Ma and his colleagues no longer think this is the case.

“If I drink really good tequila and I don’t do any sugar — no margaritas — I can get as drunk as I want, and I’ll have no hangover.”

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“There are no shortcuts. And that’s what I love about it the most.”

While it's possible that an exporter in a foreign country compensates the importer for these taxes — such as via rebates or lower prices — there's no requirement to do so.