In every case, once the tax was implemented, it didn't take very long before they saw job losses, the industry decreasing and people even using their boats. In the case of Italy, it was revenue lost to the government and people taking their vessels outside of the country. Most importantly, with our neighbours to the south of us, the U.S., we saw boat manufacturing facilities with 1,200 jobs go down to having 70 jobs. It was quickly seen that it was a flawed approach.
