Trump: I'm So Happy China Is Upset; "They Have Waged Economic War Against Us"

[HAPPY2BME]

http://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2016/04/17/trump_im_so_happy_china_is_upset_with_me.html
By Tim Hains
Posted on April 17, 2016

Trump responded Sunday at a rally in Staten Island, NY, saying that over the course of the past thirty years, China has "waged an economic war against [the United States]."

"You have to look at my response to China," Trump said excitedly. "Because it is what someone has to say. Because we can't continue to get ripped off like we're being ripped off. You've got to look at it... I'm not talking about war. But they have waged economic war against us."

"And I'm not angry about China, in fact I respect them... I'm angry at our leaders for being so incompetent that they allow it to happen. And I said this as part of my response to the Wall Street Journal when they just called. I said, in the history of the world, this is the greatest theft ever perpetrated by anyone or any country, what China has done to us."

"I see the empty buildings all over Staten Island," he said. "I see them all over... Really really sad. That's not going to happen anymore with me."

"The truth is, we have all the cards," Trump said.

[sinkspur]

"The truth is, we have all the cards," Trump said.

The con artist and his phony "economic war," blaming China for every ill, just as he blames "bosses" for his incompetence at obtaining delegates.

Trump is an economic ignoramus when it comes to trade, supply chains, and globalization.  But his marks fall for everything that comes out of his mouth.

[Right_in_Virginia]

The con artist and his phony "economic war," blaming China for every ill...

Come on, Sink.  You're not even making sense.  He doesn't blame China (or Japan. or Mexico or Vietnam).  Trump understands that the leaders in those countries made terrific, smart economic deals for their interests--at the expense of ours.  It has been an undeclared war against our economic.  We need not be afraid to admit this any longer.  With Trump at the helm this is a war we will win.

Trump is an economic ignoramus when it comes to trade, supply chains, and globalization.  But his marks fall for everything that comes out of his mouth.

Trump is a brilliant and successful leader running a brilliant and successful GLOBAL enterprise.  Calling Trump an "economic ignoramus" greatly diminishes your credibility and perceived intelligence.  I just thought you would want to know this.

[kevindavis007]

I would like to know when was the last time that raising tariffs actually worked.. 

[sinkspur]

Come on, Sink.  You're not even making sense.  He doesn't blame China (or Japan. or Mexico or Vietnam).  Trump understands that the leaders in those countries made terrific, smart economic deals for their interests--at the expense of ours.  It has been an undeclared war against our economic.  We need not be afraid to admit this any longer.  With Trump at the helm this is a war we will win.

Trump is a brilliant and successful leader running a brilliant and successful GLOBAL enterprise.  Calling Trump an "economic ignoramus" greatly diminishes your credibility and perceived intelligence.  I just thought you would want to know this.

Trump knows nothing about manufacturing except how to sign deals with China to manufacture his cheap suits and ties.  It makes no sense to have Americans doing grunt work when that same work can be done for half or less than it would cost here. 

Trump is not going to bring any jobs back because Congress is not going to go along with any tariffs.  So there will be no trade war.

You guys are so gullible.

[Bigun]

I would like to know when was the last time that raising tariffs actually worked..

Depends on what you mean by "worked".

If you mean when was the last time they worked to correct trade imbalances the answer would be never!
 

[Right_in_Virginia]

I would like to know when was the last time that raising tariffs actually worked..

How did these do?

Ronald Reagan:  100% tariff on selected Japanese electronics in 1987

Ronald Reagan:  45% tariff over 5 years on Japanese heavy motorcyles

Ronald Reagan:  Raised tariffs on Canadian lumber and cedar shingles

Ronald Reagan:  Forced Japan to accept restraints on auto exports. The agreement set total Japanese auto exports at 1.68 million vehicles in 1981-82, 8 percent below 1980 exports

[geronl]

Trump is all talk and then he doesn't even show up for the actual work

[Right_in_Virginia]

You guys are so gullible.

That's just silly, Sink.  So very you.   

[Right_in_Virginia]

Trump is all talk and then he doesn't even show up for the actual work

And your opinions have what to do with the actual topic of the thread?   

[sinkspur]

I would like to know when was the last time that raising tariffs actually worked..

It never has.  Obama imposed tariffs against Chinese tires in 2010 and it had little effect since the Chinese subsidize their tire business.

[Bigun]

How did these do?

Ronald Reagan:  100% tariff on selected Japanese electronics in 1987

Ronald Reagan:  45% tariff over 5 years on Japanese heavy motorcyles

Ronald Reagan:  Raised tariffs on Canadian lumber and cedar shingles

Ronald Reagan:  Forced Japan to accept restraints on auto exports. The agreement set total Japanese auto exports at 1.68 million vehicles in 1981-82, 8 percent below 1980 exports

Not worth a damn unless you consider punishing the consumers of those things a good thing!

[Right_in_Virginia]

Not worth a damn unless you consider punishing the consumers of those things a good thing!

Are you saying Reagan was wrong?

[kevindavis007]

Are you saying Reagan was wrong?

Yes, sorry I don't want to pay $2000 for a tv, or $1000 for a smart phone..

[AnybodyButaDem]

Trump knows nothing about manufacturing except how to sign deals with China to manufacture his cheap suits and ties.  It makes no sense to have Americans doing grunt work when that same work can be done for half or less than it would cost here. 

Trump is not going to bring any jobs back because Congress is not going to go along with any tariffs.  So there will be no trade war.

You guys are so gullible.

So what's your solution?  Vote for the known globalist Kasich?  May as well take a chance on Trump honoring his word than more of the same from the GOPe and Kasich.  Not a very convincing argument - Trump may not do what he says, and Kasich certainly will keep the status quo, so vote Kasich?

[AnybodyButaDem]

Yes, sorry I don't want to pay $2000 for a tv, or $1000 for a smart phone..

Then bust up the unions.

Also, sinkspur's argument about Trump outsourcing would be one that you seem to agree with, if that's the way you're thinking.

[Bigun]

Are you saying Reagan was wrong?

On this particular economic issue YES!

[Bigun]

So what's your solution?  Vote for the known globalist Kasich?  May as well take a chance on Trump honoring his word than more of the same from the GOPe and Kasich.  Not a very convincing argument - Trump may not do what he says, and Kasich certainly will keep the status quo, so vote Kasich?

My solution is none of the things you mentioned! MY solution would be to put our OWN house in order and then watch the rest of the world try to catch up!

MY solution would be to enact the Fairtax (HR25) TODAY but, failing that, Ted Cruz's tax proposal is a very good start!

http://fairtax.org

[kevindavis007]

Then bust up the unions.

Also, sinkspur's argument about Trump outsourcing would be one that you seem to agree with, if that's the way you're thinking.

Unions are not going to get broken up. Plain and simple.  What is going to happen is that factories will be 95 - 100 % automated. Also with 3D printing, there will be less need for factories. Sorry but people working in the factories for life is over and it is never coming back.

[Right_in_Virginia]

On this particular economic issue YES!

Wow.  Under the bus goes Ronald Reagan for the Cruz cause.     

[Bigun]

Wow.  Under the bus goes Ronald Reagan for the Cruz cause.     

Because I disagree with him on this single issue does not constitute throwing him under the bus but I know I'm wasting my breath telling YOU that!

[sinkspur]

So what's your solution?  Vote for the known globalist Kasich?  May as well take a chance on Trump honoring his word than more of the same from the GOPe and Kasich.  Not a very convincing argument - Trump may not do what he says, and Kasich certainly will keep the status quo, so vote Kasich?

No. #NeverTrump.

[kevindavis007]

Because I disagree with him on this single issue does not constitute throwing him under the bus but I know I'm wasting my breath telling YOU that!

I also remember in the late 80's in how people like Buchanan was bitching and moaning in how Reagan wasn't doing anything about the Japanese.

[HAPPY2BME]

How did these do?

Ronald Reagan:  100% tariff on selected Japanese electronics in 1987

Ronald Reagan:  45% tariff over 5 years on Japanese heavy motorcyles

Ronald Reagan:  Raised tariffs on Canadian lumber and cedar shingles

Ronald Reagan:  Forced Japan to accept restraints on auto exports. The agreement set total Japanese auto exports at 1.68 million vehicles in 1981-82, 8 percent below 1980 exports

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And who is the most likely to act like Ronald Reagan from the current GOP offerings?

Answer:  Donald Trump

And yes, tariffs DO work.  They just aren't popular with globalist elitist wolves in Republican clothing.

[sinkspur]

Where are effing Trump's tax returns?  Every other candidate has released their returns.  Trump is hoping nobody notices he hasn't.