China really doesn't have to come back to the table. Trump opened the door, bared his business soul

[sarabelle]

and now they have him strung out. China has already begun buying goods from other markets. China is already heavily into Africa; we are not. China is already into neglected areas of world markets; we are not. China doesn't have to tamper with our elections. All they have to does watch Trump "self-impeach."

They don't trust Trump, they don't respect him, they don't like him and they are not afraid of him. They really have him by his weakest parts.

[Wellstone ruled]

1. China does not need us like ten years ago.

Like your post. They are and have been developing food sources in Africa and Australia.

So what Poniz Don sowed last week is a failed economic harvest that is having long lasting effects for years to come.

Wilbur Ross lives in bubble that needs to be burst.

[AlexSFCA]

2. and China is the lead on TPP

this trade war is a good thing for them long term. They are divesting from the US and expanding into other regions. This will only accelerate their economic development.

[watoos]

3. I'm guessing that China has some smart people

giving economic advice.

We have Kudlow, Wilbur, Mnuchin. and Trump.

[Mosby]

4. Don't americans buy a lot of stuff that originates in China?

What will happen if Americans stop buying all that Chinese stuff? Do you think it could hurt their economy?

[Blue_true]

8. The problem for Americans is finding a domestic or other source other

than China. If you have tried to by specialized items online, the reality is glaring. Most types of containers can be sourced only from Chinese suppliers, getting a similar USA made product, if one can be found, raises costs to the point where offering a product becomes economically possible for a manufacturer only if the offering price is doubled or tripled.

[onethatcares]

5. I was under the impression

China was helping finance and construct hospitals, roads, bridges, schools and infrastructure thoughout the world.

That seems to be the intelligent path to developing relations with other nations.

We seem to be hell bent on blowing things up. That always bites us in the ass.

But what do I know, I'm just a semi retired carpenter.

[malaise]

6. Does anyone trust this incompetent self serving

asshole?

[Maru Kitteh]

7. By June they will have him so far over a barrel he will do ANYTHING to appease them.

[Demovictory9]

9. yes