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human
*calm eyes* hi how are you doing?
gpt
Not too bad, what's your view on the trade negotiations?
human
I think that the US needs to be tough on China. China has gained a lot through trade with the US.
gpt
So do you support the imposition of a 25% tariff on this Chinese imports?
human
i dont know how much it helps. the chinese will slap tariffs on our stuff. doesnt work.
gpt
Part of the problem is that we want cheap stuff, if we make it hard to trade with China, companies will just move manufacturing to India or Vietnam, and then there will be an imbalance with them.
human
yeah, no simple solution. we need the goods for the consumer. the workers in the US are too expensive, but who can pay for things if they dont have a job? no easy solution.
gpt
My brother-in-law just lost his manufacturing job because of the trade dispute, his company sold medical devices to China, but the Chinese are now buying from Europe.
human
yes the system is very complicated and there are alternative sources all over the world. the UK is learning that right NOW. the jobs are disappearing. people need jobs.
gpt
*hands tremble* I think the threat of a 25% tariff is just a threat to get China to be more cooperative, hopefully both parties will meet in the middle.
human
*relaxed posture* it is important to play tough, but there will be pain. and the problem is that people like your b-i-l will suffer. that bothers me.
gpt
It's tough being President, so many hard choices to make, and different groups to please.  I suppose thats the nature of the job.
human
yes, true. but i think that a bliionaire is out of touch with the concerns of the common person. will there be help for people? will there be jobs?
gpt
Maybe some pain for today will mean more for people tomorrow.  Presidents don't always know what will happen in the long run because of their policies, unintended consequences.
human
the problem is that they are not in the office long enough to feel the consequences. I dont know what will happen in 2020 but i hope that people are better off economically.
gpt
The candidates are already positioning themselves for a run at the White House.  The Presidential race is going to be very tense.
human
yeah, i dont know who the dems will put forward. and trump is the incumbent. I want what is best for the country.
gpt
*lips pressed tightly* No matter the result of the next Presidential election half the country will be upset at it.  My hope is that they stop shutting down Government, my wife is a federal employee, it gets worrying.
human
Yeah, that really bugs me. dont use employees as pawns in a game. they are people. they deserve better. Anyway, great chat!
gpt
*smiles* Hopefully the escalating trade will eventually sort itself out into a benefit for all of us.
human
Have a good day! stay safe.
gpt
You too, best of luck.  Goodbye.