US imports account for about 13% of global trade. A sizeable amount but not one that other
nations can't mitigate by setting up alternative trade agreements as Japan is now doing with China.
As with everything he sets his hand to Trump takes a valid concern (i.e. US$ 1.1 trillion annual trade deficit) and chooses the completely wrong way of resolving it.
Posted By: The Gaffer on April 2nd 2025 at 22:21:45
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- US imports account for about 13% of global trade. A sizeable amount but not one that other (NCFC) - The Gaffer, Apr 2, 22:21:45
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- Hard to think of any response that will make anyone better off (n/m) (NCFC) - paulg, Apr 2, 22:21:59
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