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It's breaking EXISTING free trade deals that's angering people. And also using them as geopolitical cudgels against allies. Every country has protectionist meas
by mallets 1mo ago
It's breaking EXISTING free trade deals that's angering people. And also using them as geopolitical cudgels against allies. Every country has protectionist measures in various sectors, trade deals are decades-long work to chip away at them in a way that's agreeable to everyone involved.
Liberals and progressives don't agree on most things related to (free) trade, but agree on not "bullying" allies for no reason and little profit.
- villish 1mo ago> but agree on not "bullying" allies for no reason and little profit. This is what confuses me most about Trumps tactics. These are longtime friends and allies who would’ve gladly worked together to try to improve any perceived imbalances. I cannot fathom treating a friend this way. It makes no sense to me and is destructive.
- jamwil 1mo agoIt’s not logical. He is a malignant narcissist and a sociopath. A very sick man.