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Japan is an ally and a democratic nation with much less unfair trade practices. So, not an issue.
by cscurmudgeon 2y ago
Japan is an ally and a democratic nation with much less unfair trade practices. So, not an issue.
- tjpnz 2y agoTrump proposed blanket tariffs on all imported goods. Why shouldn't he be taken at his word?
- cscurmudgeon 2y agoBecause he doesn’t have the power to do that.
- piva00 2y agoTrump doesn't care about that[0][1]. Canada is also a democratic nation and ally, European countries as well, why the hell are you thinking that is being considered on how tariffs are going to be applied by Trump when he's been pretty clear about it? From [0]: > He has promised 10% to 20% duties on all goods coming into the United States, and 60% on Chinese imports. I simply don't understand how some Americans developed this wishful thinking projection on what Trump will do based on what they want to believe he will do. He's been pretty clear about introducing tariffs unto big allies because he doesn't comprehend that trade deficit doesn't mean Americans are losing money... [0] https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2024/11/11/economy/trump-japan-economy/ https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2024/11/11/economy/tru... [1] https://www.cfr.org/article/japan-braces-trump-20 https://www.cfr.org/article/japan-braces-trump-20