I get the point, but I would add that... It's one thing to engage China 1:1 in a trade dispute. It's another to take them on while you've already burned every other trade relationship, especially those with your most important traders, Mexico and Canada.
China and others can pivot to other nations to make up some of the shortfall. Where will the USA pivot to?
Scott Miller 🇺🇦 🇺🇸
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