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White House announces 25 percent tariff on Chinese tech goods

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Re: White House announces 25 percent tariff on Chinese tech goods

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Post by siddarthd2919 »

omegaworks wrote: post #187
YesThatTom2 wrote: post #107

Earlier quoted context omitted.

NO!! Don't you understand?? Yes, we'll suffer for 50 years, BUT in that time the supply chain will be created in the U.S. and our grandkids and their children will be able to benefit from having all that industry in the U.S. instead of China. And if I'm wrong, I won't be alive to be able to say I'm sorry to my grandkids who are now living in a barren wasteland. The best solutions are the ones you won't be around to s…

>our grandkids and their children will be able to benefit from having all that industry in the U.S. instead of China. When those products were made here, it led to toxic chemical plumes and widespread soil contamination around the factories that produced semiconductors. [1] >I'm sorry to my grandkids who are now living in a barren wasteland. Trichloroethylene contamination produces heart defects, kidney and liver can…

So... your okay with Chinese kids with heart defects, kidney and liver cancer. The USA has more enforcement over these kind of things. If toxic pollution is your only concern, yes it is better to have those industries in USA.

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Post by noobermin »

YesThatTom2 wrote: post #107
luma wrote: post #28

I guess my earlier comment was too long, so let me provide a shorter version: this action actively harms anyone attempting to design, prototype, and manufacture electronic devices in the US. There isn't a single component in the projects I'm currently working on which isn't impacted by this. My cost of goods just went up by 25% across the board today in an effort to help "protect" American businesses. I don't feel li…

NO!! Don't you understand?? Yes, we'll suffer for 50 years, BUT in that time the supply chain will be created in the U.S. and our grandkids and their children will be able to benefit from having all that industry in the U.S. instead of China. And if I'm wrong, I won't be alive to be able to say I'm sorry to my grandkids who are now living in a barren wasteland. The best solutions are the ones you won't be around to s…

People seriously overestimate the level of intent in Trump's decisions. The people who advise him might be more mindful but he certainly is not.

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Post by s73v3r_ »

tyfon wrote: post #43
gremlinsinc wrote: post #19

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That would be awesome. I'd love for other countries to not blame ALL of us, for the actions of 1 individual...and would be nice to see him throw a huge hissy fit about it on twitter.

The 1 individual was democratically elected though so I guess it's just not 1 individual. Now, I wouldn't mind if the rest of the world gave him the stick, but like it or not he does represents and is the figurehead of US so it is your responsibility to deal with his actions.

I completely and utterly reject that responsibility.

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Post by s73v3r_ »

gremlinsinc wrote: post #108
User23 wrote: post #106

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True democracy would select representatives through a lottery draft.

Haha, would it be any worse than the congress we have now? I mean a round-robin lottery would probably have a better approval than the dismal 15% congress has now.

Remember, that's the approval rating of Congress as a whole, including members who are of the opposite party. Individual Congresspersons enjoy a much higher and more reasonable approval rating, especially among their constituents.

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Post by chrisjc »

atomi wrote: post #163
dqpb wrote: post #152

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What products are "inherently more efficient and cost-effective" in China?

I think it's mostly that raw materials and labor are likely cheaper in China.

It's also cheaper for us not having to deal with waste and pollution. (Although i understand that it's ultimately everyone's problem)

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Post by nodesocket »

ianai wrote: post #140
atomi wrote: post #119

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Maybe, but both sides aren't the exact same.

I don’t think I’ve heard any Democrats voice support for the tarrifs. Got any sources for that?

Chuck Shumer (not exactly a fan of Republicans) -- https://twitter.com/SenSchumer/status/1007611214191570944

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Post by joezydeco »

rsynnott wrote: post #27

> It includes a broad range of components used in electronics manufacturing, specifically naming touchscreens, batteries, and electric motors. General components like transistors are also named on the list as well as more specific components used in televisions, cameras, and radio receivers. [..] Notably, the list does not include cellphones or completed televisions. So, this will, er, serve to discourage companies f…

Any coincidence that Foxconn is building a large display factory in Wisconsin?
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