No exceptions means no exceptions. Period. There aren’t any items that we cannot make here, or stock in sufficient supplies right now, that would warrant the breaking of the fundamental principles of free market capitalism.
Fair trade? That is simply managed trade, socialism lite. It’s what we have now, and have had pretty much always. We move closer to real free trade, but the fair trade/managed trade crowd keeps pulling us back to the socialist side.
Do you think making exceptions for national defense is "socialist managing the econoomy" (I don't) or that it could be considered providing "for the common defense and general welfare of the United States" as the Constitution requires?
Socialist? Really?
You're accusing Ronald Reagan of breaking the fundamental principles of free market capitalism?
Ronald Reagan developed intelligent and informed solutions to trade issues that served the best interests of the American people.
He wasn't a dogmatic simpleton like you. That's why you hate him. And that's why you couldn't help outing yourself. Your kind always does.