(11-01-2024, 07:08 AM)mikesez Wrote:

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

Of course I've negotiated things.  
Have you ever seen Blazing Saddles? How the new sheriff gets away from the mob?
Usually threatening to harm yourself isn't part of negotiation.