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originally posted by: nwtrucker
a reply to: maddy21
has some vested interest in some aspect of it. That would include the OP, one would guess.
The steel and aluminum tariffs only apply to those nations that either subsidize their versions or tariff US imports.
Any counter move, by any nation, is an admission that they have benefited from those inequities.
While none of the current leaders may have been directly involved with those decisions, subsidies and/or tariffs, they suffer politically at home by not at least threatening retaliation. I'm betting many are mere rhetoric and will get down to negotiations shortly.
If, however, these nations want to maintain their advantage and get into a trade war, then so be it. India? LMAO.
originally posted by: Gothmog
So , the US stops outsourcing jobs offshore to India
And starts bringing them back
India's backbone just broke...
originally posted by: maddy21
originally posted by: Subaeruginosa
a reply to: network dude
Yeah, that's kinda a logical theory, to rationalise Trumps recent irrational behaviour... His throwing the American people into the deep end, hoping they'll learn how to swim, before they drown.
Question is though... Do you personally think it'll work?
For that to work, Trump will need to create the atmosphere were local business can Thrive. Which means easier access to business loans, less interest rates. Also people willing to go out there and start their own Businesses. I'm unaware of the situation in America so, I don't know.
The U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) today designated Opportunity Zones in 18 States. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act created Opportunity Zones to spur investment in distressed communities throughout the country. New investments in Opportunity Zones can receive preferential tax treatment.
Under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, States, D.C., and U.S. possessions nominate low-income communities to be designated as Qualified Opportunity Zones, which are eligible for the tax benefit.
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“I am very excited about the prospects for Opportunity Zones. Attracting needed private investment into these low-income communities will lead to their economic revitalization, and ensure economic growth is experienced throughout the nation,” said Secretary Steven T. Mnuchin. “The Administration will continue working with States and the private sector to encourage investment and development in Opportunity Zones and other economically disadvantaged areas and boost economic growth and job creation.”
originally posted by: maddy21
originally posted by: Subaeruginosa
a reply to: network dude
Yeah, that's kinda a logical theory, to rationalise Trumps recent irrational behaviour... His throwing the American people into the deep end, hoping they'll learn how to swim, before they drown.
Question is though... Do you personally think it'll work?
For that to work, Trump will need to create the atmosphere were local business can Thrive. Which means easier access to business loans, less interest rates. Also people willing to go out there and start their own Businesses. I'm unaware of the situation in America so, I don't know.
originally posted by: Isurrender73
originally posted by: maddy21
originally posted by: Subaeruginosa
a reply to: network dude
Yeah, that's kinda a logical theory, to rationalise Trumps recent irrational behaviour... His throwing the American people into the deep end, hoping they'll learn how to swim, before they drown.
Question is though... Do you personally think it'll work?
For that to work, Trump will need to create the atmosphere were local business can Thrive. Which means easier access to business loans, less interest rates. Also people willing to go out there and start their own Businesses. I'm unaware of the situation in America so, I don't know.
It's called Supply and Demand. If we stop importing something that Americans want it won't take 15 minutes for someone or several someones to come in and figure out how to supply the demand. We have the technology and resorces to produce anything the world produces. The US can not lose a trade war. It's not possible.
originally posted by: nwtrucker
a reply to: maddy21
You claim objectivity yet yet your OP isn't objective, at all. I repeat, the tariff/subsidy mechanism is inequitable. Not one of your responses to my post indicates anything other than a 'vested interest' in that status quo you find so desirable.
The opportunity for negotiation has and still is available. Your 'Canada' was given exemption to the steel and aluminum tariff from the start, under the reasonable assumption that negotiations to address NAFTA inequities would occur. Your Trudeau has screwed up by the numbers.
Rather than addressing your own inept leadership, you attempt to discourage the US in it's efforts by piggy-backing on China and India. Typical of Canada.
All this rhetoric from India does is strengthen my resolve to put an end to this issue, in the US's favor. That includes Bombardier and any other gov't subsidized- your tax dollar- Corporations.
Fights on....
originally posted by: BlueAjah
a reply to: maddy21
You don't seem to understand. Even if it costs more to make something in the US in the beginning, the very fact that the economy is improving due to increased manufacturing will result in more people working, wages increasing, and people will have more money to spend and invest.
And in the long run, the US will be more independent. It is not healthy for a country to be dependent upon other countries for everything. The US will once again become an industrial stronghold. We will produce more of what we need for survival, which will make our country stronger.
I watched our factories shut down one after the other, as our jobs were shipped overseas. I watched our technical jobs disappear as services were outsourced to other countries. Globalization devastated our country. Once booming cities turned into areas that looked apocalyptic - literally, not exaggerating. Trump saw this too. And he saw that this was not good for America.
originally posted by: musicismagic
One who protects his family, and the American people are his family due to he is an appointed leader for its nation. Should be fairly easy to understand now, don't you think so.