China’s economic model is not one of free trade or comparative advantage. It is predatory mercantilism, an aggressive system designed to suppress domestic consumption, keep wages artificially low, and use state-backed subsidies to generate vast industrial overcapacity. This overproduction is then dumped onto global markets, ensuring that foreign competitors cannot compete on price. Meanwhile, China’s government manipulates its currency and capital flows to maintain its trade advantage, preventing market forces from naturally adjusting. Because trade flows must always balance globally, China’s persistent surpluses force America into persistent deficits.
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Zhao Xing, China’s ambassador to Afghanistan, said on Thursday that Beijing will soon offer “zero-tariff” trade to the Taliban regime.
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To date President Obama has failed to negotiate any free trade deals, despite his “commitment” to job creation. Free Trade Deals are an important way of creating jobs and helping the economy.
Whilst in office, George W Bush, negotiated 11 free trade deals; and Bill Clinton 5.
However, Obama has actually hindered deals negotiated by Bush (deals with Columbia and South Korea). These deals were not ratified by Congress until 2011.
Trade Unions oppose Free Trade deals, because they open up American markets.
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