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- The President is allowed to stop all trade with and license foreign countries, an action more onerous than a tariff, with full Congressional approval.
- The President is not allowed to impose a simple tariff on a foreign country, even for national security purposes.
- This situation deviates from the intentions of the Founders.
- It is 'ridiculous' that other countries can tariff the U.S. but the U.S. cannot tariff them, which is seen as a 'dream' for other countries.
- Businesses are investing in the USA specifically because of tariffs.
- The United States Supreme Court appears to be unaware of these economic realities.
- China is exhibiting hostile behavior by sending letters to countries proposing export controls on rare earth elements and other production components.
- These proposed export controls are unprecedented and would disrupt global markets and make life difficult for many countries.
- Other countries have contacted the U.S. expressing anger over China's trade hostility.
- China has been secretly amassing a monopoly position on certain elements, including 'Magnets.'
- The U.S. possesses stronger and more extensive monopoly positions than China, which have not been utilized until now.
- The U.S. President will be forced to financially counter China's move.
- A massive increase of tariffs on Chinese products imported into the U.S. is one of the countermeasures under consideration.
- The timing of China's action, coinciding with peace in the Middle East, is suspicious.
- The relationship with China was good over the past six months, making this move surprising.
- A planned meeting with President Xi at APEC in South Korea is now unlikely.
- The U.S. countermeasure, though potentially painful, will ultimately be beneficial for the U.S.A.
- The movie-making business has been stolen from the United States by other countries.
- California, with its 'weak and incompetent Governor,' has been particularly hard hit by this situation.
- A 100% tariff on any and all movies made outside of the United States will solve this long-standing problem.
