I agree with these sentiments.
Cost benefit analysis: the partnership must be reciprocal and also have a payoff period of less than 3 years. In this case, Americans saved far more than $3 billion in probably less than 2 years from their goods (look at all your nice clothes - made in Vietnam).
Trade deals need to be just that: deals. If there is nothing in it for Americans, it should be pulled off the table. This seems selfish but US Government politicians have a sworn responsibility to the Constitution and the US. By making shitty foreign aid deals, we do not benefit overall. They need to serve the people. Not special interests.
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