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Originally Posted by Barry-xlovecam
You can squarely blame Trump and his "America First" policy. The TTP also had Obama's name on it, so Trump had to trash it, on general principles. Whether is was to the USA's benefit or not -- the TTP had certain trade decision sovereignty issues that many here objected to. How this was that much different from the WTO court -- I don't see it myself.
So, if it is America's loss and the China's gain so be it I guess -- all a part of MAGA  |
I think what Trump doesn't understand is that "trade" is just that. Trade.
It's not always about getting more than the other guy. There are other long other term interests to be served and it's more complex than just getting a shit deal or a good deal. But that's how Trump sees things as a one dimensional thinker where everything has a binary outcome.