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I suggest everyone whose mind is not totally closed read Milton Friedman's defense of free trade. Liberalized trade (sadly the world is not run by economists so that is the best we can do) is a no brainer.
The best way to keep companies here is to make the U.S. the most profitable place in the world to do business. You can do this with a new tax code and the elimination of many regulations.
This said,, any change in the tax code or end of regulations will require congress again. Renegotiating NAFTA would mean undoing the economic infrastructure that ties Mexico, Canada, and the U.S. It would likely mean that Congress would be involved because this is how we do it in the U.S.
It is not that simple.
Renegotiating trade agreements takes time.
No question about it. Congress would have to approve any change or new agreement.
Most of the intentions/ promises made by nominees require Congress to act. There is no certainty Congress will play ball even when POTUS and the majority are aligned by party
so ford, chrysler and gm are moving small car production overseas, or out of the country, so what? it is a decision that is based purely on what is best for the business. dont like it? tough.
This after 8 years of Hope and Change. Democratic leadership that is supposed to be looking out for union people, for the little guy looking for a job.
Bill Clinton gave you NAFTA and told you what a great deal it is for you. Hillary will keep importing foreign workers to lower the wages on the jobs that are actually left here.
When will you see enough? Can you not see that these Democrats are NOT YOUR FRIEND ANYMORE. They are elitist scum who want to lower your standard of living.
Donald Trump has promised to stop this globalization. Low wage whites, all minorities, you have to see that you are getting left out of any prosperity these companies are creating. Instead of better lives for Americans from an American company, they are lining their pockets and leaving you out cold.
This is why I'll keep driving Nissans built in Tennessee.
Trump has been clear he intends to make it easier for US businesses to hire foreign workers. A majority in Congress will vote for it.
Regardless of who wins there will be some fuss about H1B Visas ( wink- wink) and then the number will be increased.
so ford, chrysler and gm are moving small car production overseas, or out of the country, so what? it is a decision that is based purely on what is best for the business. dont like it? tough.
Who was there to tell GM and Chrysler "tough" when their decisions bankrupted them?
I have been casually watching the totally awesome American Auto industry since 1967 ... Have read about their virtually world beating technology and innovation in R&D ... design engineering ... power plants ... potential outstanding gas mileage for application if the other automakers and the gobbermint would allow it ... strength of design ... durability of vehicle and occupant safety ... potential for outstanding length of time guarantee over 100,000 mile warranty ... and so on and so forth !... it is a pathetic shame that the American businessman , who commands excessive profitability while operating here in the States ... would move manufacturing divisions and American jobs with it overseas and or to Mexico ... so they can amass even more excessive profits ! ... My question is : When is enough money enough when it comes to the business world ? ... What ever happened to pride of workmanship ... pride in American made products ... and loyalty to ones own country ? ... I recently read an article referring to a great many American businesses and other professionals getting the hail outta America and opening franchise businesses overseas ! ...
We do have one big azzzzz ole mess on our little hands here in the States now don't we friends ! ... Yep! ... The good ole boys in American business have definitely shown us where their loyalties lie ... and it ain't in America ! and by the way ... it will never be enough money for these fat cats who could give a fudge less about our America !........................ Ole Sgt. Lamar says so !
Ford has been a multi- national for 100 years.
It has manufacturing and assembly plants all over the world. Some date back 90 years.
Appliance manufacturers began to embrace " planned obsolescence" back in the 50's. Products designed to last forever are not conducive to repeat sales, the bread and butter of manufacturing.
If a product manages to outlive useful life projections, parts suddenly cost more or are discontinued, compelling a purchase of something shiny and new.
As it relates to $50 plastic shoes.......
Assume you design spiff plastic shoes and market under your brand. You land a big order with Nordstroms who will pay $11 a pair. You hire a broker to find a company to manufacture plastic shoes to your specifications. It's your brand so you call the shots, a US manufacturer or the globe.
Broker comes back with a quotes from China for $3, Bangladesh for $2 and the US for $10 tariffs and shipping included.
Do you want to make $8 or $9 or $1 ? You decide?
Nordstroms will retail a shoe for $50. Most consumers will wait for a good sale and buy them for $25.
Most consumers won't even be able to afford $25 shoes at all if they have no income because their jobs were eliminated and offshored.
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