Well stated. Good points. But does not address the situation. Other countries are applying their thumb on the scale of "fair" trade. Either manipulating their currancy or, in China's case, not charging VAT on exports. Not charging VAT on exports provides a 16-25% cost advantage that changes the ecomonic equations and results. How should this inequity be addressed/ resolved? Thanks, Tim
Well stated. Good points. But does not address the situation. Other countries are applying their thumb on the scale of "fair" trade. Either manipulating their currancy or, in China's case, not charging VAT on exports. Not charging VAT on exports provides a 16-25% cost advantage that changes the ecomonic equations and results. How should this inequity be addressed/ resolved? Thanks, Tim
Well stated. Good points. But does not address the situation. Other countries are applying their thumb on the scale of "fair" trade. Either manipulating their currancy or, in China's case, not charging VAT on exports. Not charging VAT on exports provides a 16-25% cost advantage that changes the ecomonic equations and results. How should this inequity be addressed/ resolved? Thanks, Tim
VAT is similar to a sales tax. The US doesn't charge a sales tax on products sold abroad either. How is that any different from China/Europe?