Smart political move by Trump.

He knows it would be difficult to get congress to approve such a ridiculous tariff, but Trump knows congress will come off as the bad guys and some may be forced to side with Trump to uphold their approval rating.

Most Americans know very little about economics and are unable to comprehend the theories behind free markets and free trade.

The economic ignorance of Democrats has been apparent for decades, but after Trump's nomination as the GOP nominee, its obvious that Republicans aren't so conservative either.

This board's approval of such a disastrous proposal is also quite alarming. Its funny how not one of you mentioned the idea of excessive tariffs before Trump came around.

You cowards didn't hesitate to throw your principles of "limited government" and "free market capitalism" out the window when a passionate nationalist with false hope came knocking.

You fascists are just as pathetic as socialists. You both turn to the government to solve your problems instead of solving them yourself like men.

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Posted by Rakim

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Posted on 12/5/16 at 7:14 pm to Ping Pong

Tariff on American companies that leave the US is different than one across the board.

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Posted by mattloc

Alabama

Member since Sep 2012

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Posted on 12/5/16 at 8:26 pm to Ping Pong

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He knows it would be difficult to get congress to approve such a ridiculous tariff

But it's not ridiculous when the Chinese charge our factories 35% ....that's free trade by your definition

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Most Americans know very little about economics and are unable to comprehend the theories behind free markets and free trade.

And you are among those who know very little.... free trade that is not fair ...is not really free trade it all

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This board's approval of such a disastrous proposal is also quite alarming.

What is disastrous and alarming is the fact that our jobs are being forced overseas and our companies are dealing with stifling regulations and onerous tariffs imposed by " free trade partners"

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