Trump is NOT doing anything yet.
I support the guy. I voted for the guy. I flew back to America to do so.
Mine, was one of the 10,000 votes Trump won the state of Michigan by.
I get that he is (very) pro-American.
Trump is terrific. But our trade deficit with China last year, was the absolute WORST IN WORLD HISTORY.
Worst ever.
Trump, it is time.
Stand up to China.
For real.
Not true.
Trump is terrific. But our trade deficit with China last year, was the absolute WORST IN WORLD HISTORY.
Worst ever.
Purchases from China went up last year in anticipation of 25% tariffs. Trump's 25% tariffs went into effect in May. You could argue that he was too patient with China. But you can't argue that is "not doing anything". 25% tariffs are nontrivial. As for your concern about the trade deficit, the numbers for May aren't out yet, never mind June with tariffs fully in effect. But the deficit is down this year compared to last year. The numbers are comparable to 2013 or 2014.
China is crumbling. They need us more than we need them.