One of the most problematic deficiencies in left wingers in general, and left wing writers in particular, is their complete inability to understand economics and business in practical terms. Sadly, the author of this article is no exception.
America is trillions of dollars in debt. It has huge trade deficits with most countries, and has to overcome substantial trade barriers, including tariffs, in order to export its goods. America is also in a cold war with China that will not stop until at least one of those countries is utterly crushed.
Business can not and will not continue as usual. If America had a Democrat for president with a nice personality who gave beautiful speeches, the bottom line would remain exactly the same.
Nearly all of the countries targetted by Trump impose trade barriers on American exporters. Most of them impose similar obstacles on other exporters. Donald Trump has made it clear the day of reckoning is almost at hand, and there will be changes to how countries interact with America. those countries will also have to choose between being an ally of the USA or of China. Like it or not, neutrality is no longer a viable option. That applies to journalists just as much as everyone else.
Nothing lasts for ever. Donald Trump is making it clear this also applies to the post WWII order. You may not like the messenger, but the message was coming anyway.
One of the most problematic deficiencies in left wingers in general, and left wing writers in particular, is their complete inability to understand economics and business in practical terms. Sadly, the author of this article is no exception.
America is trillions of dollars in debt. It has huge trade deficits with most countries, and has to overcome substantial trade barriers, including tariffs, in order to export its goods. America is also in a cold war with China that will not stop until at least one of those countries is utterly crushed.
Business can not and will not continue as usual. If America had a Democrat for president with a nice personality who gave beautiful speeches, the bottom line would remain exactly the same.
Nearly all of the countries targetted by Trump impose trade barriers on American exporters. Most of them impose similar obstacles on other exporters. Donald Trump has made it clear the day of reckoning is almost at hand, and there will be changes to how countries interact with America. those countries will also have to choose between being an ally of the USA or of China. Like it or not, neutrality is no longer a viable option. That applies to journalists just as much as everyone else.
Nothing lasts for ever. Donald Trump is making it clear this also applies to the post WWII order. You may not like the messenger, but the message was coming anyway.
I guess Indonesia is one of the countries lining up to "kiss Trump's ass." Pucker up!
Donald Trump claims countries ‘kissing my ass’ to make deals after tariffs.