The worst part of alcohol is when people who have an undiagnosed underlying condition that is wholly incompatible and rapidly deadly when mixed with alcohol. It's surprisingly common as I found out the personal hard way

Your subconscious recognizes the potential for a quick meal and a successful grocery run all in one and instinctually drives you to Costco with past experiences. Psychology used against you

Nobody is keeping anybody out of anything for very long in a global market due to the sheer cost and the ease of circumventing measures. Petty wars hurt all consumers. "Chinese Influence" is the same as Big Tech Influence, it's a moot point. Just compete