[Toddsterpatriot]

Much the same way OPEC jerks us around on oil.

Yes, that's part of the scenario.

So, the fact that there are dozens of countries that would love to sell us steel if Japan cut us off doesn't change your mind about the impact this would have on the country?

[Willie Green]

So, the fact that there are dozens of countries that would love to sell us steel if Japan cut us off doesn't change your mind about the impact this would have on the country?

OPEC has 11 member nations and does not control the total supply of oil that we import.

It takes far less than being "cut" off to have severe economic impact on our nation.