Originally Posted by Rob B.
QUESTION FOR YOU ROB:

Is it reasonable for the citizens of the US to want their govt to look at and renegotiate a 235 billion dollar trade deficit?

Marty,
it looks like you have a one-track mind: tariffs, tariffs, tariffs.

One place to start is with the American consumer. Canadians are now boycotting US products and buying Canadian. Why can't Americans just buy American products. That would immediately solve the problem. Your wife bought a German car. Why not American? You tell me. I don't know. Toyota sold the most cars in the US in 2024. Toyota is not American. Why do Americans buy Toyota. It's not because Japan has imposed tariffs against the US. There are two sides when trade takes place. You blame the EU for exporting too much. The real question is why are Americans buying so many EU products.

Rob,

I have a one track mind?
From my view, you are like arguing with a teenager. You wont stay on point and you keep wanting to change the arguments to any side issue you can find.

My one track mind is not just tariffs.
It is trade deficits, then your German & EU tariffs, and then US tariffs which are being bumped up to make you Euros crap your panties and come to the bargaining table.

Why do Americans buy European cars?
Are Europeans allowed to consider American cars?

Good questions to look at during the negotiations.


You did not answer my question: (because we both know that there is only one correct answer, and your argument stops when you give it.)

Is it reasonable for the citizens of the US to want their govt to look at and renegotiate a 235 billion dollar trade deficit?

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