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To: Reagan Man
Bush concentrates on the positive outcome of exports but ignores the negative effects brought about by imports.

What are the negative effects brought about by imports? No feelings, just facts, if you could?

106 posted on 08/01/2006 9:36:39 AM PDT by Toddsterpatriot (Why are protectionists so bad at math?)
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To: Toddsterpatriot

Economics 101.

Trade between the US and foreign countries have both positive and negative consequences. A positive effect of trade is the creation of jobs, but trade also destroys jobs. Increases in U.S. exports tend to create jobs in this country, while increases in imports tend to reduce jobs and for good reason. Imports displace goods that otherwise would have been made in the US by domestic workers.


109 posted on 08/01/2006 11:02:36 AM PDT by Reagan Man (Conservatives don't support amnesty and conservatives don't vote for liberals!)
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