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Thom's blog
The Problem Isn't a "Trade War" - The Problem Is Trump
 The United States needs to protect its domestic economy. We need to protect jobs in manufacturing. We need to rebuild manufacturing. But this needs to come from a comprehensive, coherent, multifaceted strategy that may well include tariffs. The problem with what Trump is doing is that he is trying to execute American economic and trade policy by dictate, rather than by legislation. No company is going to build a factory based on Trump's executive orders, knowing that they will be reversed in less than two years. Trump's problems and the economy's problems have little to do with the "trade war" but everything to do with how stupidly Trump is pursuing trade policy. -Thom |
Thursday's Daily Stack 
Hour One: The Problem Isn't a "Trade War" - The Problem Is Trump
Tweet: " It would show great weakness if Israel allowed Rep. Omar and Rep.Tlaib to visit. They hate Israel & all Jewish people, & there is nothing that can be said or done to change their minds. Minnesota and Michigan will have a hard time putting them back in office. They are a disgrace!" by Donald J. Trump. Tweet: " Israel doesn't advance its case as a tolerant democracy or unwavering US ally by barring elected members of Congress from visiting because of their political views. This would be a shameful, unprecedented move. I urge Israel's government to allow @IlhanMN and @RashidaTlaib entry." by Elizabeth Warren. Tweet: " Dear @SpeakerPelosi please condition future aid to Netanyahu on the promise he allow entry to ALL members of the US Congress and that he won't discriminate based on race or religion. After all we give him over $3 Billion in our tax dollars a year. Please use that leverage. Thanks" by (((DeanObeidallah))).
Tweet: " I know President Xi of China very well. He is a great leader who very much has the respect of his people. He is also a good man in a "tough business." I have ZERO doubt that if President Xi wants to quickly and humanely solve the Hong Kong problem, he can do it. Personal meeting?" by Donald J. Trump.
Hour Three: 'Authoritarian Behavior': Israel Moves to Bar Tlaib and Omar From the Country
Tweet: " Israel should stand up to President Trump and allow our colleagues to visit. Nobody has to agree with their opinions, but it will inevitably harm U.S.-Israel relations if members of Congress are banned from the country. We must find ways to come together; there's enough division." by Justin Amash. Tweet: " @LeaderHoyer On reconsideration, go on the trip and bring @RashidaTlaib and @Ilhan with you and make it huge and theatrical if they are turned away. At that point, the entire delegation gets on the plane and returns home." by Thom Hartmann. |
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