[Cringing Negativism Network]

A decade ago, I would have agreed with your bravado.

Now I am starting to become concerned. I believe there is some validity to your confidence.

However now a huge portion of Americans are becoming used to buying things we never made. Moreso all the time. That is new, and very troubling.

We need to stop importing everything. We need to raise import taxes, and start producing things in America once again.

Now.

[Former Proud Canadian]

Americans are used to an endless supply of cheap Chinese made consumer goods at Walmart. People do not NEED a new iphone every year. No one, except those engaged in selling these goods, would die, or even be inconvenienced if the supply of these cheap goods was cut off. The only things we need are food and energy, and we have these things in abundance right here.

...Americans are becoming used to buying things we never made...

Maybe, although I would like some examples of this. In any case I am very confident that ANYTHING the Chicoms make can be produced in North America. The quality will be better too.

We need to stop importing everything.

Yes.

We need to raise import taxes

No, absolutely not. That said, I would advocate revoking MFN status from China, which would, in effect raise tariffs on Chinese goods. China does not deserve MFN status.