Donald trump is currently saving america

1) Country 2) Targeted tax cuts have been used during economic distress. Obama did this during the recession, Which Republicans would not allow to continue after they took control of congress (Republicans are not in favor of tax cuts -- that's a misconception. They are in favor of tax cuts for the rich. ) Obama cut a specific tax that shows up in paychecks, Favoring wage earners, Who suffered the most from the recession. The Trump cuts, Which were actually the brainchild of Paul Ryan (who opposes the tariffs) favor the richest Americans. From the source you linked to: "Among individuals, The tax plan helps higher-income families the most. The Tax Foundation said those in the 95 to 99 percent range would receive a 2. 2 percent increase in after-tax income. Those in the 20-80 percent income range would receive a 1. 7 percent increase. " "The Act makes the U. S. Progressive income tax more regressive. Tax rates are lowered for everyone, But they are lowered the most for the highest-income taxpayers. " Tax cuts targeted toward the rich don't make sense in a coming trade war. Trump knows it. That's why he's implemented subsidies for farmers, Which rely on taxes to pay for. 3) Conflict with China has two possible fronts: economic and military. Not long ago, Trump was threatening tariffs on European cars. This would cause Europe to rely on other markets for survival (other markets = guess who). In any case it proves the US to be an unreliable partner. Militarily, Trump has been casting doubt on NATO, While seeking to preserve our navigational freedom in the increasingly disputed South China Sea. Given our continuing "freedom of navigation" exercises though waters that China now claims to control, We could easily be the ones calling for NATO support. Then there was the TPP. Yes, This was another major trade pact that would help the rich. But it's main goal was to create an asian block of economies which excluded China, And could rival its economic power in the region. Cancelling the TPP was a big win for China. 4) Not sure what you're referring to here, Can you rephrase? 5) Answer in #2. By "cut in half" I guess I wasn't clear. Im not referring to any policy -- that comment was a sidebar to explain why your economic ideas are wrong. I'm talking about income inequality. Which means we live in a bifurcated economy. When income inequality is high, Members of our society do not share the same outcomes or incentives. So "economic growth", Tax cuts, And even recessions have very different results for rich people than they do for regular folk. For example, Many rich people got even richer during the recession. Therefore you cannot argue for something just because its good for the economy, Because there is no single economy anymore. Tax cuts that benefit the rich will not help those who are vulnerable to any moves made by China. I am not underestimating China, I'm saying Trump is handling things stupidly. As I write this the stock market is in flux because no one has a clue what "truce" was reached with China the other day. I would guess nothing was agreed upon, Because Trump is a serial liar and the world is aware of this. If Trump claims China is violating their agreement, Exactly zero people will believe him. This is the bargaining position Trump has put the US into.