I think this is one of those situations where we don't maintain a coherent/consistent thing that we want, and so we always have something to complain about. 0.

I think this is one of those situations where we don't maintain a coherent/consistent thing that we want, and so we always have something to complain about. 0. (1990s) More trade ties will foster growth, and make conflict too expensive for all parties. 1. "We need to move towards green energy production! PV, wind etc need to be cheaper!" 2. "Oh no, China is producing solar panels too cheaply for the US to compete! We need to produce these critical components in the US -- lets set up tariffs." 3. "Oh no, factories on our soil using our labor are succeeding in producing solar panels, but for Chinese owners! We must ensure that PV is cheap, that American labor is producing them, and that American investors receive the profits!" How did we go from wanting green energy to wanting the right rich people to get richer?