> Now imagine that this happens for every good that is produced largely in China and think again if bringing back a few ten thousand jobs is worth the total los

> Now imagine that this happens for every good that is produced largely in China and think again if bringing back a few ten thousand jobs is worth the total loss of consumer welfare in the states. On the other hand, perhaps a reduction in frivolous consumption would be good for an ailing planet. > it's not clear why discounting their welfare is anything other than tribalism. They are citizens of an authoritarian regime, and for the most part, deeply nationalistic. Their labor produces the regime's prosperity, and enables the very economic influence that leads the international community to constantly turn a blind eye to its human rights abuses. I don't think it's controversial or inhumane to suggest that we should allocate resources to those who play by (or belong to groups that play by) fairer rules.