Free trade is the tool to redistribute Americas wealth to 3rd world countries.
The left uses high taxes and regulations to drive companies to move their manufacturing to other countries.
I’m sure the politicians who areinvolved in this are well compensated for their action.
My standard of living is enhanced by low priced imports. It leaves me with more money to buy other stuff, including overpriced domestic stuff. It also leaves me with more money for investment. I feel no obligation to reduce my standard of living to support overpaid union thugs.
If the people of China are willing to let their government keep their standard of living low, so that I can enhance mine, I’ll take it.
Your answer is similar to my answer - see #8.
“Free trade is the tool to redistribute Americas wealth to 3rd world countries.”
‘Fair trade’ is the tool to redistribute American wealth from hard working Americans who buy consumer goods to others who make them.
“The left uses high taxes and regulations to drive companies to move their manufacturing to other countries.”
This is incorrect. It is cheap labor. Nothing more.
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