[bruce511]

You're right.

It's convenient for the US to blame "developing economies" (especially China) for the problem. Solutions like "buying off other countries" make sense. (And in itself is not a bad idea.) But it's a deflection from the bigger issue which is consumption at home.

But as long as we can make it a "them " problem, our population doesn't have to feel guilt, or understand they are the people who need to change.