Chinese Government Imposes New Tariffs on US Automobiles

[Philip T]

Originally Posted by fitz99clem

It's very disappointing to not see more discussion about this. It is the #1 issue that is comfronting our economy, but few are even willing to discuss it. The response by the Obama administration has been very poor. It follows a pattern of allowing our international trade partners to do whatever they want to protect their own economies, while continuing to take millions of jobs from the U.S. Most of the republicans candidates are equally as weak on this topic, with the only exception being Mitt Romney.

Oh, there are plenty of discussions on it.

But you have to understand that it is not some accident. This is intentional.

Part of what the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) sponsors, so of course both the Republican Corporation and the Democrat Corporation support it. The .gov even helps pay for it happen faster through OPIC.


Members of the Council on Foreign Relations - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Plenty of Ds and Rs on the list.

[Lincolnian]

Originally Posted by fitz99clem

It's very disappointing to not see more discussion about this. It is the #1 issue that is comfronting our economy, but few are even willing to discuss it. The response by the Obama administration has been very poor. It follows a pattern of allowing our international trade partners to do whatever they want to protect their own economies, while continuing to take millions of jobs from the U.S. Most of the republicans candidates are equally as weak on this topic, with the only exception being Mitt Romney.

I've been discussing this with many people since the news of the new tariffs was announced Wednesday. Most people agree that it is not good for the future of the United States but they feel that there is nothing that they can do to change it. There is a wide-spread belief, and sad acceptance, that the politicians and powerful people run this country for their own benefit.

Many people have accepted that their best bet is to try and fit into "the game" as best they can so they aren't left on the outside. Unfortunately ideals, values, and integrity are often set aside since earning a decent living and staying employed to support one's family is the primary objective of most people, especially in a bad economy.

I have called my congressman, and senators about concerns with our banking system before Lehman collapsed. I called my congressman about this issue. Regardless of the specific questions I have asked, the responses I have received were form letters with their campaign talking points. Their responses had nothing to do with what I called about. It is nearly impossible to actually talk to one of my representatives.

The system is broken and will not change unless a focused critical mass relentlessly demands answers.

[Cletus Awreetus-Awrightus]

The system is not broken.

China is sacrificing their consumers, for the sake of their automotive industry.

As an American consumer, I don't want to be sacrificed to save any American industries. I support free trade.

[Lincolnian]

The US should adopt reciprocal trade policies. We will impose the same restrictions, duties, taxes, and tariffs that the trading nation imposes on our exports. If they trade freely we will reciprocate and allow them to trade freely here. If they impose a 50% duty/tariff then we will do the same.

Nobody will be allowed to one-up the USA. It's time for us to stop being the chump.