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originally posted by: funbobby
a reply to: dfnj2015
I loved when they stopped buying pork and pork loin was $2.99 a lb, it's so easy to make and so delicious. The thing to remember when they are crying about the tariffs that the criers never mention is that the tariffs are only temporary until the Chinese make and keep a deal that is fair for both sides.
You said it best.
originally posted by: projectvxn
Tariffs are a tool. Not just a mere policy and certainly not good or bad. It depends on how they're used. It's one of the few things nations can do to get compliance without shooting at each other. The flip side is that tariffs can get you in a war if the intent is only punitive without an exit strategy or negotiation beyond the tariffs.
It is very clear that Trump would rather fight economically than militarily. Which is good. We need to have this fight. China cannot be allowed to continue doing what it's doing (with tacit and overtly state pleasure) and expect someone like Donald Trump to ignore the problem. Due has been talking about this for 30 years and we're finally doing something about it.
originally posted by: PhilbertDezineck
a reply to: dfnj2015
Here in the mid west they are wring their hands over possible loss of grain and beef sales. Maybe if they sold this glut here instead of there I wont be paying 3 bucks for a loaf of bread and I wont even talk about what a nice brisket costs.
originally posted by: Arnie123
You said it best.
originally posted by: projectvxn
Tariffs are a tool. Not just a mere policy and certainly not good or bad. It depends on how they're used. It's one of the few things nations can do to get compliance without shooting at each other. The flip side is that tariffs can get you in a war if the intent is only punitive without an exit strategy or negotiation beyond the tariffs.
It is very clear that Trump would rather fight economically than militarily. Which is good. We need to have this fight. China cannot be allowed to continue doing what it's doing (with tacit and overtly state pleasure) and expect someone like Donald Trump to ignore the problem. Due has been talking about this for 30 years and we're finally doing something about it.
originally posted by: projectvxn
a reply to: dfnj2015
Gotta say, you have your moments.
It's like you're ready to MAGA.
originally posted by: funbobby
a reply to: dfnj2015
"If you think having a trillion dollar trade imbalance in favor of China is fair then what math class do you have that did not include the study of the equality sign???? "
Where did I say anything about "a trillion dollar trade imbalance in favor of China is fair "? Perhaps a remedial Reading class is in order?
originally posted by: Zanti Misfit
a reply to: dfnj2015
Depends . Nothing but a " Resolve " to Get What you Want from Someone you just KNOW you can Wait Out for What you Crave . Law of the Jungle Egg Head , Survival Of The Fittest Personified...........
originally posted by: LogicalGraphitti
a reply to: dfnj2015
That's an honest point of view! I'm sure the lobster and salmon exporters will disagree but I'm all for lower prices at home.