I support Biden on these Tariff increases. I disagree with Hokie and Civ, on this. The government, along with big capital organizations (you know Wall Street types) help create the imbalance in reasonable trade. We got a massive loss in jobs, in sectors that need to be recovered.
So, make it very difficult, for companies to buy from foreign manufactured companies. We need for companies to start looking inward for resources to provide goods to consumers. That will ultimately lift all tides (you know the Democratic talking point) and create a more prosperous populist.
Folks, I know all about this and try to find alternative manufacturing here, in the states, for our company. Unfortunately, raw material manufacturing has been sold off to China manufacturing and it sucks! We are constantly looking for US based manufacturing that can supply at our quantities; however, nothing is here!
We need for some capital to be put into manufacturing and we will switch in a quick minute. Some of our products have a 45% tariff, from China. We absorbed this tarriff increase and didn't pass them along.
Yes, it hurts our operating profits; however, it is what it is, as the market will only handle so much increase.
So, I say… quit the free market crap with other countries and focus on free market with domestic companies. Those minorities, sitting on the porch sofa, were screwed by the Clinton/Bush policies and now we ***** about them collecting a check, from the government.
Remember, Hokie, it's those entitlements that need reforming, in order to get our financial position in order. Well, we need to start by getting these people back to work. I can guarantee you that most of these people would rather work than collect a check. So, this is all inextricably linked!