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Posted on 07/21/2025 7:58:39 AM PDT by BenLurkin
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Legacy of colonialism. Weak institutions. Foreign aid?
It is shortsighted of Trump not to take into account other factors besides the trade imbalance.
Trump knows how to negotiate and there are always several things on the table, not just one.
My first thought as well.
One thing about Islam is that they have rules. Then they'll clean up the country (relatively speaking). No booze. No pork. Etc.
So you can see why people would want to convert to Islam in Africa.
Africans are becoming aware that dependency is destructive and are seeking to become more independent of aid.
This is why tariffs are necessary. Without tariffs, all US jobs would move to other countries that have cheaper wages.
The tariffs are to level the playing field.
bttt
Industry alone does not a city make.
Levis used to be made in San Francisco.
About ten year ago I started checking tags on garments for where they were made. My goal was not to buy things made in CHINA.
I ended up buying a couple pairs of Wrangler jeans. I think at Target or Walmart.
They were made in Lesotho. Which, honestly, I had no idea where it was. It is a small country completely inside South Africa. They have a big garment industry. At the time I think these jeans were on sale for about $17 each.
FYI, I recently discovered the American Clothing Company. I think they are out of Ohio. I have bought several very well made T-shirts from them. They also make blue jeans and other casual clothing.
"Tough love" from Trump is a good thing.
“For God’s Sake Please Stop The Aid”
Individual trade deficits, particularly with small countries with limited resources IS NOT a material part of the U.S. trade deficit problem. What products made in the U.S. can tiny Lesotho afford to import for domestic use? Like none.
Our Tariff ambitions focusing on little countries like Lesotho is addressing a problem looking at the hole not the donut.
Yes to that, plus, I think there’s a good chance the owner of the company could take part of the hit and still be profitable. This is why the company owner and the foreign govt should get together and make a deal with Trump. Owner cuts price, govt cuts tax on company profits, company survives, we make money.
Location of Lesotho (dark green) dot within South Africa's borders.
It is not a part of Sith Africa, which is why it has its own name.
I think they need only better welcome American influence and assistance, that could be their "deal".
The US has 6% of the world’s population.
The rest of the world (94%) doesn’t normally walk around naked.
What a shame that we won’t be funding NPR anymore to have them tell us what a big meanie Trump is. Levis should find American garment manufactures to make their products for America.
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