We Lost the Trade War
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The article by Paul Krugman argues that the US lost the trade war with China, sparking discussion on the implications and effectiveness of the US trade policies.
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Reminds me of Nassim Taleb saying “ Being an economist is the least ethical profession, closer to charlatanism than any science”.
If this is winning I shudder to think what you think losing looks like.