> We really should pull back some of that manufacturing and deal with the resulting pollution closer to where the goods are consumed
Or, you know, not do anything? I genuinely find it laughable that people are advocating all of this China hate because they're a dictatorship. So are the Gulf nations, I don't see anyone advocating for cutting them off. Also from a global point of view, U.S. foreign policy has caused way more harm to the world than the Chinese so it is bizarre for the U.S. to champion itself as a savior of the oppressed. I genuinely think Americans should stop drinking the Kool aid of their government being the good guy.
There are good reasons to diversify where we get things from whether we hate China or not. We aren’t allies, our goals are different and often in opposition, etc… China sees the USA the same way and is making moves accordingly, so why should the USA be dumber than China?
The normal. China wants reunification with Taiwan, America likes an quasi independent Taiwan as an ally. Japan, South Korea security is a big issue for America, but China has territorial issues with either. Stability in Southeast Asia, keeping the South China sea open.
Overall, none of it really matters while everyone is making money. But China enjoys its preferential status as a developing economy while America wants it to increasingly play by the rules of a developed economy.
Or, you know, not do anything? I genuinely find it laughable that people are advocating all of this China hate because they're a dictatorship. So are the Gulf nations, I don't see anyone advocating for cutting them off. Also from a global point of view, U.S. foreign policy has caused way more harm to the world than the Chinese so it is bizarre for the U.S. to champion itself as a savior of the oppressed. I genuinely think Americans should stop drinking the Kool aid of their government being the good guy.