(03-27-2022, 07:41 PM)Jaguarmeister Wrote:

(03-27-2022, 07:11 PM)mikesez Wrote: It's not just China.  We're becoming more and more intertwined in trade with Vietnam, which is also in that category. And then there's the Saudis.

Yeah there's a lot more to it domestically as well.  Large multinational corporations buy representatives in congress (who by the way should have been term limited a long time ago for this very reason) to ensure their interests are protected.  These corporations have an interest in gaining or maintaining access to China's economy and not rocking the boat with them.  Unfortunately, all we can really do about it is vote, support local small business when possible and try to buy alternatives to Chinese made goods when possible.  That's a big ask at the moment with the inflation we're experiencing.