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Are you European? Because if are actually an American then you are just not operating in reality. I think after this most recent election result, we all need to take a step back and start thinking more realistically.





I am American. I operate in reality. The reality in which China imposes any and all kind of barriers on American businesses while we can't do the same.

That has to change.

Tariffs are one way to enforce fairness (similar labor/environment/subsidy conditions).

Also, cars being more expensive will increase demand for public transit, not all of which needs federal funding.


Unfair...? That's some kindergarten level logic to international trade

If you're aware of David Ricardo and the concept of "comparative advantage" then you'd know banning foreign companies only hurts the country in question




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