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by legofr 1643 days ago
We wouldn't be turning into China if we only banned Chinese companies, if we only blacklisted/punished western companies that spread CCP propaganda (nine-dash line, calling Taiwan a province of China, etc).

To quote HN user stale2002: Tit for tat reciprocity is the basis of most modern trade relations.

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Banning Chinese companies is actually a ban on Americans using Chinese companies. As tempting as it is to retaliate or perhaps extract national economic gain, It must be done sparingly, if at all, as it as a reductions in freedom for American citizens.
> To quote HN user stale2002: Tit for tat reciprocity is the basis of most modern trade relations.

It is also a basis of the most bloody and destructive wars in the world. Are you hoping that this time US wins again?