[ninenot]

Show us those "facts" about the "trade surplus."

Maybe you'd like to tell us that the Services net outflow reported last month (first in history) is a GOOD thing, on top of the continuing merchandise trade DEFICIT.

[Torie]

That's interesting. I will take your word for it. Protectionism will cause America to lose its edge. The planet cannot afford that. That is the primary reason I am so passionate on this issue, beyond the inevitable overall degradation in the standard of living of Americans vis a vis a protectionist regime. America has unfinished business to do on this planet.