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I would think it's better to have more imports than exports. The importer gets goods and services, the exporter gets numbers in a computer. Though I suppose it

I would think it's better to have more imports than exports. The importer gets goods and services, the exporter gets numbers in a computer. Though I suppose it's a problem when the importer doesn't know how to take care of itself anymore.

option 7y ago
the exporter then uses those numbers to buy resources (natural and political), real estate, media and influence inside importer. Until the importer is 100% dependent
- jpollock 7y ago
  Then the importer has a revolution, wipes all debts and starts again.
  - s1artibartfast 7y ago
    Seizing the assets of foreign national corporations within the US would be mutual assured financial destruction. Markets would crash and plunge the country into depression/recession as foreign capital flees the US.
    - ummonk 7y ago
      Didn’t happen when the US did it to Iran.
- derriz 7y ago
  When did this ever happen?