Very well said DTEJD1997!
And when you say that other countries have made tremendous progress, let's not forget how much sacrifice both the U.S. and Canada have made to help them get there.
Therefore it is interesting when U.S. leadership is telling some of these nations to pay their fair share, NATO for example, that we see such adversarial reaction.
In essence, what we are seeing is an end to the Marshall Plan that had extended to know-how on mass production, technology, medical science all leading to these trade deficits and they don't want to give it up.
In a way it is all human nature or entitlement and preservation of self interest. While I strongly disagree with endless tariffs to no end, something definitely had to be done and Mr. Trump despite his lack of finesse finally brought it to the forefront.
Yes, very well said both of you.
Many, many years after the US & Canada rebuilt the economies of Europe and parts of Asia - Trump is just saying - enough is enough.
This makes total sense. Trump made a promise to those Americans left behind and an interior that was being hollowed out by
free but not fair trade - and large expenses like NATO, where the US carries the load.
If deficits are so wonderful - why are Germany, China, Mexico, etc - so opposed to running them?
Why don't we run a surplus and take care of our own citizens?
Trump is just keeping his campaign promise to bring employment back to the country.
Politicians (Republicans too) - have been telling those left behind, that this "globalization" stuff would be great for them.
It hasn't worked out that way for many families and workers.
How do you think Trump defeated 16 high quality Republicans in the primaries? He was the ONLY Republican with a job message that appealed
to the interior of the country. "I'll work to bring back your jobs"
And, of course, Hillary had nothing but contempt for the "deplorables" that were out of work.
