you know, I’m starting to wonder if this is more about overt protectionism than about national security
Major automakers urge US Congress to pass permanent ban on Chinese vehicles reut.rs/48zQfBb
Major automakers urge US Congress to pass permanent ban on Chinese vehicles
A group representing nearly all major automakers on Monday urged US lawmakers to pass a permanent ban on Chinese vehicles when they return next week for a quick session after the midterm congressional elections.
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November 3, 2026 at 3:41 PM
you know, I’m starting to wonder if this is more about overt protectionism than about national security
No one hates free markets more than capitalists. Protectionism and monopoly is the goal that is always strived for.
November 3, 2026 at 12:51 PM
No one hates free markets more than capitalists. Protectionism and monopoly is the goal that is always strived for.
How many times are US automakers going to do some dumb shit and the whine for protectionism? Ive seen this movie a couple times before.
Major automakers urge US Congress to pass permanent ban on Chinese vehicles reut.rs/48zQfBb
Major automakers urge US Congress to pass permanent ban on Chinese vehicles
A group representing nearly all major automakers on Monday urged US lawmakers to pass a permanent ban on Chinese vehicles when they return next week for a quick session after the midterm congressional elections.
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November 2, 2026 at 10:25 PM
How many times are US automakers going to do some dumb shit and the whine for protectionism? Ive seen this movie a couple times before.
1970s protectionism redux.
November 3, 2026 at 4:08 PM
1970s protectionism redux.
Like, I get that theres some argument for price protectionism on the basis of labor cost and state subsidy but that isnt...banning them entirely.
November 2, 2026 at 7:36 PM
Like, I get that theres some argument for price protectionism on the basis of labor cost and state subsidy but that isnt...banning them entirely.
fantasy, fanboys AND massive protectionism. Open up the US to Chinese EVs and Tesla is cactus.
Everyone knows it.
Everyone knows it.
November 1, 2026 at 12:46 AM
fantasy, fanboys AND massive protectionism. Open up the US to Chinese EVs and Tesla is cactus.
Everyone knows it.
Everyone knows it.
"We want to conquer the entire Mediterranean, so we need loads of tanks, aircraft and warships.
Our first step was to do a protectionism, so now we can't afford gas. Victory is surely imminent!"
Our first step was to do a protectionism, so now we can't afford gas. Victory is surely imminent!"
November 2, 2026 at 8:06 PM
"We want to conquer the entire Mediterranean, so we need loads of tanks, aircraft and warships.
Our first step was to do a protectionism, so now we can't afford gas. Victory is surely imminent!"
Our first step was to do a protectionism, so now we can't afford gas. Victory is surely imminent!"
China trade accord with Swiss bucks wider trend towards protectionism reut.rs/4yLYnt5
China trade accord with Swiss bucks wider trend towards protectionism
When Chinese President Xi Jinping meets his Swiss counterpart, Guy Parmelin, on Friday, the two will be marking one of the most favourable trade deals Beijing has granted a European country, bucking a broader global shift towards protectionism.
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October 30, 2026 at 3:00 AM
China trade accord with Swiss bucks wider trend towards protectionism reut.rs/4yLYnt5
Because protectionism totally works and is not at all a one way ticket to graft, price gouging and stagnation! Funny how the muscular high-T god-kings of capitalism seem to hate and fear actually having to *participate* in the free market instead of just using the concept as an ideological cudgel 🤔
November 2, 2026 at 9:16 PM
Because protectionism totally works and is not at all a one way ticket to graft, price gouging and stagnation! Funny how the muscular high-T god-kings of capitalism seem to hate and fear actually having to *participate* in the free market instead of just using the concept as an ideological cudgel 🤔
Next level food protectionism!
October 31, 2026 at 5:17 PM
Next level food protectionism!
Basically protectionism, but through war instead of tariffs.
"The Iran war has been very lucrative for American oil companies, which have earned more than $130 billion in profit as people pay much higher prices for gasoline and diesel.
These companies earned less than $47 billion collectively during the same period in 2025"
www.nytimes.com/2026/10/30/b...
These companies earned less than $47 billion collectively during the same period in 2025"
www.nytimes.com/2026/10/30/b...
U.S. Oil Industry Earned Over $130 Billion in Profit During Iran War
That was almost three times as much as what businesses producing and refining oil in the United States made in the same period in 2025.
www.nytimes.com
October 31, 2026 at 3:28 AM
Basically protectionism, but through war instead of tariffs.
"The free market communists will eat our lunch if we don't do protectionism."
“We cannot allow the free market or the communists will win.”
Major automakers urge US Congress to pass permanent ban on Chinese vehicles reut.rs/48zQfBb
November 3, 2026 at 4:03 PM
"The free market communists will eat our lunch if we don't do protectionism."
Cui says China has accumulated extensive experience in fighting protectionism and now has a "comprehensive set of policy instruments"
He also warns Brussels against introducing discriminatory investment restrictions or forced technology-transfer requirements.
He also warns Brussels against introducing discriminatory investment restrictions or forced technology-transfer requirements.
November 3, 2026 at 1:17 PM
Cui says China has accumulated extensive experience in fighting protectionism and now has a "comprehensive set of policy instruments"
He also warns Brussels against introducing discriminatory investment restrictions or forced technology-transfer requirements.
He also warns Brussels against introducing discriminatory investment restrictions or forced technology-transfer requirements.
Germany's Merz to relay Asian partners' protectionism concerns to Brussels reut.rs/4kqcyk1
Germany's Merz to relay Asian partners' protectionism concerns to Brussels
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Friday he would relay to Brussels concerns voiced by key Asian trading partners that the EU's "Made in Europe" initiatives risk becoming a new form of protectionism.
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October 30, 2026 at 9:15 AM
Germany's Merz to relay Asian partners' protectionism concerns to Brussels reut.rs/4kqcyk1
And free trade.
Protectionism is economic suicide, and severing economic ties hurts the poorest and least powerful the most.
Protectionism is economic suicide, and severing economic ties hurts the poorest and least powerful the most.
October 31, 2026 at 10:01 PM
And free trade.
Protectionism is economic suicide, and severing economic ties hurts the poorest and least powerful the most.
Protectionism is economic suicide, and severing economic ties hurts the poorest and least powerful the most.
US automakers have been lazy due to protectionism for decades. US cars are terrible.
Ban Chinese cars, fine. Lift the restrictions on rest of world vehicles.
Ban Chinese cars, fine. Lift the restrictions on rest of world vehicles.
Major automakers urge US Congress to pass permanent ban on Chinese vehicles reut.rs/48zQfBb
Major automakers urge US Congress to pass permanent ban on Chinese vehicles
A group representing nearly all major automakers on Monday urged US lawmakers to pass a permanent ban on Chinese vehicles when they return next week for a quick session after the midterm congressional elections.
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November 3, 2026 at 3:54 PM
US automakers have been lazy due to protectionism for decades. US cars are terrible.
Ban Chinese cars, fine. Lift the restrictions on rest of world vehicles.
Ban Chinese cars, fine. Lift the restrictions on rest of world vehicles.
we love a free market with a side of stifling protectionism that maintains consumers as captive buyers!
November 2, 2026 at 5:39 PM
we love a free market with a side of stifling protectionism that maintains consumers as captive buyers!
Protectionism is a decades-old practice for the US auto industry. It’s just not been this naked before.
Major automakers urge US Congress to pass permanent ban on Chinese vehicles reut.rs/48zQfBb
Major automakers urge US Congress to pass permanent ban on Chinese vehicles
A group representing nearly all major automakers on Monday urged US lawmakers to pass a permanent ban on Chinese vehicles when they return next week for a quick session after the midterm congressional elections.
reut.rs
November 2, 2026 at 10:09 PM
Protectionism is a decades-old practice for the US auto industry. It’s just not been this naked before.
I don't think I'd use it quite as broadly as just "reactionary movement with protectionism" but I think in America at least, those components run a lot deeper given what they're reactionary *towards* and what that protectionism is comprised of.
October 31, 2026 at 1:46 AM
I don't think I'd use it quite as broadly as just "reactionary movement with protectionism" but I think in America at least, those components run a lot deeper given what they're reactionary *towards* and what that protectionism is comprised of.
Free markets my ass, protectionism hampers innovation from competition, which has been the States ways especially with automobiles and oil.
October 31, 2026 at 10:56 AM
Free markets my ass, protectionism hampers innovation from competition, which has been the States ways especially with automobiles and oil.
What? You’re really missing the point. What Merz has agreed with Macron on cars is Germany backing French protectionism! And then when some in Asia are offended, Merz has forgotten what he gave the French a fortnight ago!
November 2, 2026 at 10:01 AM
What? You’re really missing the point. What Merz has agreed with Macron on cars is Germany backing French protectionism! And then when some in Asia are offended, Merz has forgotten what he gave the French a fortnight ago!
I am tired of being fucked by protectionism.
Ford can't even export their F-series trucks to Europe. Give me a real car company please.
Ford can't even export their F-series trucks to Europe. Give me a real car company please.
November 3, 2026 at 5:15 PM
I am tired of being fucked by protectionism.
Ford can't even export their F-series trucks to Europe. Give me a real car company please.
Ford can't even export their F-series trucks to Europe. Give me a real car company please.
UK Warns EU Protectionism Could Undermine Defence Cooperation
British Defence Secretary Wes Streeting has warned that EU protectionism could undermine defence cooperation ahead of the November 20 UK EU summit.
British Defence Secretary Wes Streeting has warned that EU protectionism could undermine defence cooperation ahead of the November 20 UK EU summit.
UK Warns EU Protectionism Could Undermine Defence Cooperation
British Defence Secretary Wes Streeting has warned that EU protectionism could undermine defence cooperation ahead of the November 20 UK EU summit.
qncnews.com
November 2, 2026 at 9:51 PM
UK Warns EU Protectionism Could Undermine Defence Cooperation
British Defence Secretary Wes Streeting has warned that EU protectionism could undermine defence cooperation ahead of the November 20 UK EU summit.
British Defence Secretary Wes Streeting has warned that EU protectionism could undermine defence cooperation ahead of the November 20 UK EU summit.
🇨🇦🇪🇺 Carney says a new Canada-EU alliance could help both sides "withstand shocks together" amid rising protectionism. CBC reports plans for deeper trade, security and technology ties, though associate membership remains undefined. Can this partnership deliver lasting economic resilience?
October 30, 2026 at 4:30 PM
🇨🇦🇪🇺 Carney says a new Canada-EU alliance could help both sides "withstand shocks together" amid rising protectionism. CBC reports plans for deeper trade, security and technology ties, though associate membership remains undefined. Can this partnership deliver lasting economic resilience?
Trump's trade strategy promised a smaller deficit, but delivered only supply chain disruption and zero structural fix. Protectionism cannot correct deep economic imbalances.
October 30, 2026 at 8:04 AM
Trump's trade strategy promised a smaller deficit, but delivered only supply chain disruption and zero structural fix. Protectionism cannot correct deep economic imbalances.