What will happen if we do get in a big trade war with China?

Walmart's going to be rather sparce pickings I'd think.
At least until we get domestic sources for stuff again. Probably not a bad idea. Stuffs going to be really expensive but it probably will last longer.

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GlassDog · 41-45, M

Anyone who takes on China is going to have to have citizens willing to work much harder for less money. We can't be competitive otherwise. Also, the quality of products coming from China is now starting to move beyond anything we can do. I bought a wireless keyboard that works perfectly well, and cost less than £5 (including the shipping costs from China). That means it's probably cost them about 35 to 50p to make it. The West just can't do that.

Tastyfrzz · 61-69, M

@GlassDog might have to figure out an alternative.

GlassDog · 41-45, M

@Tastyfrzz I'd say so. The UK and US are still strong cultural "soft" powers. The problem is that music and film is easily pirated compared to physical products.