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> What still baffles me is how people act like this was some kind of thoughtful decision

Maybe it's the "Why not inject disinfectant to beat covid" [1] for the economy. But this time nobody around him said no. (note: added around him)

[1] https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-52407177



Loads of people are actually actively saying no. Those in power have goals that don’t comport with listening.


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It isn't the "view" that's criticized but the method to fix the problem. Just like the "injecting bleach" method.


There are other solutions to trade deficits.

To cure trade deficits imposing tariffs is rather like injecting bleach yes.


The nerds have been talking about fixing trade deficits for decades. It keeps getting bigger. Time for the jocks to give it a try.


Interesting analogy, coming from HN's own personal version of Ian Miles Cheong.


Yes, let's let the jocks into the chemistry lab. This will end well.




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