[hcurtiss]

All else being equal, I think most people prioritize their own country and countrymen over others', and would not sacrifice their own countrymen to benefit others'. You may not share this view, but I think most people do. Most people consider themselves a part of a national team, and they feel some loyalty to their teammates.

[conanbatt]

That doesn't explain having imports of any kind.

[KingTen]

Free trade reduces costs for people. I’d agree that things have gotten more complicated than that though in the transition to a service based economy.

[conanbatt]

What's the difference between working on the hardware of a computer or the software that it makes sense to have one outside of the US and another one inside?