(10-31-2024, 11:34 PM)Jag149 Wrote:

(10-29-2024, 05:24 PM)mikesez Wrote: Tariffs aren't going to do that.
I didn't say the US is like Brazil or Mexico.  I said those two countries are similar to each other.  They are both behind the US in terms of education and infrastructure.  Yet they both have ample natural resources and arable land.  Mexico's economy has grown better than Brazil's in the post WWII years, with its lower tariffs.

Couple things,

First, tariffs are neither good or bad, they are a weapon in the ongoing economic war between countries. Yes, it is a war, just not with bullets. The failure of our politicians to negotiate on our country's behalf has produced a huge imbalance. Some countries impose 5 times the tariffs on us that we do on them. (China for instance) This is a tax on our companies for access to their markets. On top of that there are way more restrictions on our companies then ever thought about here. In addition the EU has suddenly began using laws to fine our companies when they want money (Microsoft, Apple Google etc) Think of ways to fund their social programs....

Second the current election has many using this topic as a club to frighten people is all. In fact on CNBC the other day a very well know Wharton Professor kind of debunked a lot of what has been said. (much to the chagrin of the moderator, I believe he called it over an exaggeration)

Have you ever negotiated anything?