[TXBSAFH]

I still say they need to look at tariffs to level the playing field some.

[ninenot]

Here's GWB's solution to the problem:

The trade deficit, Mr. Bush said, "is easy to resolve. People can just buy more United States products if they're worried about the trade deficit."

Such as what? Televisions? Stereos? VCR's? DVDs? Computers?

Autos, sure--except most of the components are manufactured offshore, just like hand and power tools, power boats, etc.

I KNOW!!!! Buy only US-produced petroleum!!

[Arizona Carolyn]

We are sooooo not playing on a level field. For example: I'm on a yahoo homeopathic list. One of the people on the list mentioned that a rememdy she needs is only available out the the USA. She also mentioned that the Canadian Government and Provencial Governments are placing such high import taxe/tarriffs on anything coming into Canada from the US that they really can't afford to order from American Companies via the internet.

Here I was -- silly me -- thinking that with the weakened dollar we'd be on a more even playing field with Canada and Europe buying goods FROM us instead of selling TO us... nope, they just tax more to make it impossible.