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To: RockyMtnMan
The Camry and Accord were superior products and were also about 20% cheaper until tariffs artificially increased their prices to the same level as the inferior Tarus. And the Camry was being built in Kentucky when this happened.

So the government imposed a tariff on a superior foreign product made is this country, to prop up an inferior American product made in Mexico.

Yes, the government needs to be in the tariff business.

190 posted on 07/28/2003 9:43:44 PM PDT by CWOJackson
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To: CWOJackson
But didn't Ford get the message they need to build a better car if they want to compete? It's a benefit that Ford is forced to compete and produce a better car which in theory should be cheaper. In the short term we pay the bill, in the long term it levels out and we have more options at competitive prices. Trade is not static, it happens over time.

There can be no Free Trade because "trade" implies negotiation. If you truely believe in Free Trade I'll trade you a Honda Accord for a Aston Martin.
192 posted on 07/28/2003 9:53:38 PM PDT by RockyMtnMan
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