But Trump is right that many countries do have so-called non-tariff barriers that also restrict trade (looking at you, EU!)
The US has enormous non-tariff barriers, too. Tons of things, not just vehicles and pharmaceuticals that can be sold legally in EU are un-importable to the US. That said, theirs are probably even worse.
The New Right better not be the future of conservatism. Look no further than Peter Hitchens (not his famous late brother) who advocates for a large social safety net for child rearing, reproduction, etc. to stem the flow of immigrants - spending, deficits, and debt be damned. Open markets and individual rights take a back seat to blood and soil narratives. Throw in a few conspiracy theories about globalists and bankers and you see a European right indistinguishable from the left. Is this where we're going? Unfortunately yes. Limited government and an incentivized tax code have been replaced by no entitlement reform, taxes on the rich (lol, hear that anywhere else?) and surrender overseas. New Right, Woke Right, give me a break! It won't end well...Thanks, Harvey.
What is your take deregulation vs the kind of over regulation that we have now? In our free market capitalist system here in the US, it often feels like profits matter more that the customers. Have there been other countries deregulation worked. Europe, on the other hand, is known for being heavily regulated—could that be part of the reason for its slower economic growth?
But Trump is right that many countries do have so-called non-tariff barriers that also restrict trade (looking at you, EU!)
The US has enormous non-tariff barriers, too. Tons of things, not just vehicles and pharmaceuticals that can be sold legally in EU are un-importable to the US. That said, theirs are probably even worse.
Not sure where you are getting your information. That’s not an even remotely accurate description of any variant of the New Right.
She listed them. Granted some are not EU Europe but Orban Europe.
“why not just deregulate?”
Because there’s very little economic liberalism at work. It’s all about state control, in both parties.
Tethered bottle caps seem like a good idea, used them last month on a trip and not a big deal.
Less litter is ok with me. Do we bring back pull tabs next?
The New Right better not be the future of conservatism. Look no further than Peter Hitchens (not his famous late brother) who advocates for a large social safety net for child rearing, reproduction, etc. to stem the flow of immigrants - spending, deficits, and debt be damned. Open markets and individual rights take a back seat to blood and soil narratives. Throw in a few conspiracy theories about globalists and bankers and you see a European right indistinguishable from the left. Is this where we're going? Unfortunately yes. Limited government and an incentivized tax code have been replaced by no entitlement reform, taxes on the rich (lol, hear that anywhere else?) and surrender overseas. New Right, Woke Right, give me a break! It won't end well...Thanks, Harvey.
What is your take deregulation vs the kind of over regulation that we have now? In our free market capitalist system here in the US, it often feels like profits matter more that the customers. Have there been other countries deregulation worked. Europe, on the other hand, is known for being heavily regulated—could that be part of the reason for its slower economic growth?