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There are many ways to frame this current trade dispute. Sure, there is history here and more to it, but most immediately this is a retaliation. Personally, I'

There are many ways to frame this current trade dispute. Sure, there is history here and more to it, but most immediately this is a retaliation. Personally, I'm quite frustrated by Trump's fixation with the trade deficit. I wish he'd focus more on the issues with IP being stolen, bought, or semi-forced technology transfer. There are other advanced countries in the same boat as us and he has the chance to be a leader and form a coalition of ripped off economies. Instead, he focuses on the trade deficit and scares allies, existing and potential, with threats of tariffs instead of forming a united front against China's lack of respect for IP.

debacle 9y ago
What is said in the media and what is said in negotiations are likely very different. Trump is a populist right-moderate politician who appeals to blue collar workers. Trade deficits are easier to understand than IP laws.
yardie 9y ago
> he has the chance to be a leader and form a coalition of ripped off economies. Oh, like some sort of partnership comprised of other Pacific based countries to create some sort of trade agreement that would make the coalition members have a stronger voice when negotiating trade agreements with China? We may even call it a Trans-Pacific Partnership[0]. [0] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trans-Pacific_Partnership https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trans-Pacific_Partnership