Trump Plays Dangerous Game Of Chicken With Trade Tariffs

Discussion in 'Politics' started by Tom B, Jun 3, 2018.

  1. smallfil

    smallfil

    Of course, the US has lost jobs due to NAFTA and globalism. What do you think this is about?
    No, we are not scared shit because President Trump is correcting the problem. Now, you globalist shills think the party will never end. It is coming to an end and not to your liking!
    I am proud of President Trump doing what is best for the USA. He is our President not any other countries!
     
    #41     Jun 4, 2018
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  2. dozu888

    dozu888

    What? Obama's defeatist mentality much?

    GDP is still #1 by far.

    not protectionism.... Trump wants reciprocity, to reverse the unfair treatment that has been going on for long.
     
    #42     Jun 4, 2018
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  3. If we're running a surplus with Canada and Turkey why throw tariffs on them?
     
    #43     Jun 4, 2018
  4. d08

    d08

    US has had tariffs on goods for ages. Are you illiterate or just playing dumb? Obama created multiple tariffs as have all the other presidents. Negligible benefits if any, more typically harmful.
    After the second World War, competing economies were destroyed and obviously the US was a big proponent of free trade as it would benefit them. As the tables turned, suddenly this system was a problem.

    https://www.cbsnews.com/news/what-tariffs-has-the-u-s-tried-in-the-past-and-how-did-they-work-out/
     
    #44     Jun 4, 2018
  5. dozu888

    dozu888

    https://www.thebalance.com/trade-deficit-by-county-3306264

    deficit with Canada...

    Turkey? not sure, probably too small to move the needle.

    The US has been running deficits against almost all countries.

    Also, generally speaking -

    https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/20...complishments-after-first-500-days-in-office/

    At age 72 he is busting his rear working for the USA he loves. Watch some of his interviews from back in the 80's, there is no doubt in his patriotism. Nobody is perfect, but look at what has achieved in only 500 days.... no POTUS before had done so much! We are so lucky to have him... Support him!

    People always say they want change in Washington.... now the changes are here, and people are scared? The country was almost at the point of no return after 8 years of Hussein. Thank God for giving us Trump to save America.
     
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    #45     Jun 4, 2018
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  6. piezoe

    piezoe

    No he's not. He's just lying to his sucker base like you. He'll implement hardly any of what he claims, and maybe none of it. Trump's like the TV evangelist you sent money to. Does that help you in any way? Yes, of course it does. It makes you think your doing god's work. It helps the evangelist pay for his pink Cadillac too. So it's a win win. Same thing with Trump, sucker.
     
    #46     Jun 4, 2018
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  7. ok but with services thrown in were at a surplus, got it, thank you.
    https://www.bea.gov/newsreleases/international/trade/2018/pdf/trad0118.pdf page 39 and Turkey is a $3 billion surplus with services for them as well, so services make up the difference. Wall Street has been pushing for a debt driven service based economy for decades.
     
    #47     Jun 4, 2018
  8. dozu888

    dozu888

    https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/20...complishments-after-first-500-days-in-office/

    Even the lefty media agrees that Trump keeps his campaign promises.
     
    #48     Jun 4, 2018
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  9. Isn't this "balance the trade deficit thingy" all about increasing American Jobs and competitivness? Also some industries need to be non-dependent on trade in case of War.

    ES
     
    #49     Jun 4, 2018
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  10. dozu888

    dozu888

    have to take into consideration the skills of the negotiator!

    seasoned businessman who has built a real estate empire.... vs. a community organizer.

    not exactly apples to apples..... support him, give him time to work it out! so far so good.
     
    #50     Jun 4, 2018