That’s another aspect trump isn’t considering. Business relationships are built on sustainability. The more unstable he is the less likely the people affected by these tariffs are going to be able to rebuild their relations with their overseas partners.
it takes years to recover. a Chinese food supplier is now working with a Russian company. he's not going to just switch overnight. he's made commitment to the Russian and if the Russian delivers, he may never go back to his American supplier unless he is forced to.
That being said, I am all for a trade war with China. It will take a generation, but it will make America (the nation stronger) even if it hurts Americans (the people) for a while.
