“The proper role of government is to create an environment that promotes free and open competition for ALL businesses, not picking and choosing crony favorites.”
In a perfect world yes.
We aren’t there right now; saving jobs with the current tools available is a good thing.
Yes lets move the climate to where these incentives aren’t needed. And a very much related issue; states don’t wage economic warfare to steal businesses from each other.
Trump said this single Carrier plant had to deal with over 50 new federal regulations during the Kenyan administration. That means lawyers, accountants, and harassment from the central authority for this firm and millions of other businesses throughout America.
Play long ball President Trump. Gut regulations, reduce taxes, get goverment off our backs, and Make America Great Again.