> Considering how much US relies on many of these trade partners, I find it hard to believe that these actions are purely shortsighted or reactionary. There mus

> Considering how much US relies on many of these trade partners, I find it hard to believe that these actions are purely shortsighted or reactionary. There must be a broader strategic goal in play. You’re assuming that there are any grownups left in the room. There’s really very little reason to think that. I mean, this isn’t even just a Trump thing; countries commit economic suicide against expert advice surprisingly often. For a recent example see Brexit; there was _no_ conventional economist saying _that_ was a good idea. You’re also assuming that minihands is even _trying_ to benefit the US (vs trying to, say, benefit himself). Again, that seems… naive.