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In reply to the discussion: How utterly @#$%ed up is it that two-thirds [View all]JDPriestly
(57,936 posts)The problem with the American cars was the design. The Japanese designs were smaller and more fuel efficient. Design is not workmanship. In fact, the Japanese cars were not necessarily as strong or well made as the US products. They were lighter and more fuel efficient.
My Maytag washer is quite heavy. It needs to be because it has to withstand a lot of vibration.
American workmanship used to be along with German workmanship, the best in the world.
I prefer a Steinway piano but can[t afford it. Not fond of Yamahas at all.
The American fabrics we used to get were wonderful, especially the cotton. But that is all gone, in large part thanks to the competition from China and its cheap labor.
American labor will pay a heavy price for our trade policies. So will our small businesses.
Please tell me how you would reduce our negative balance of trade. That is key, and I have not read any answer from you on that question. Our dollar is necessarily backed by the American taxpayers. Read the Fourteenth Amendment, the part no one reads. Please tell me what you would do about tha negative balance of trade. Please.