Quote:I don't mind cutting unnecessary items from the federal budget.
What I do mind is starting a trade war with Mexico, which would damage our economy and raise prices for American consumers.
I don't wish for a trade war but if this is peace, we are losing at it, and that is unacceptable.
Quote:The question is, how do you fix it. Not all so-called fixes are actually beneficial.
http://www.elpasotimes.com/story/news/20.../97103842/
Keep an open mind. If there's a tariff on Mexican goods, consumers will be the ones paying.
http://www.cnbc.com/2017/01/27/beer-snac...ppers.html
I'm not saying leave everything as it is, but some so-called fixes are very painful and can actually cause more harm than good.
Generally speaking, I am a free trader so keeping an open mind to me is not writing off this tariff idea from the start. I don't expect this to work but I hope I am wrong. The fix I would have gone for is fixing tax rates and regulations here, I think that would be enough.
Quote:Wow, I love that list for the most part. Actually shrinking the government? I never thought I would see the day.
Seriously so far President Trump is doing a marvelous job much better than I had feared from what candidate Trump has said.