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It's difficult to see a single solution for economic disparity and stagnation—perhaps we are approaching a sustainable balance, but I doubt it. The Trump administration placed tariffs on Chinese goods, hailed by world economists as a terrible mistake, but the Biden administration hasn't removed them, opting instead to broaden the policy to the 'America First' cries that preceded WW2. The ideal might be borders open to immigration and trade, no inflation and perfectly distributed wealth, but ideals are not, and likely won't become reality. We must work with what we have, and with change we as a society can accept. That involves immigration, the environment, productivity, and affordability—hopefully all within a reasoned context. Unfortunately, we are confined to taking one step at a time... on the road you have so eloquently described.

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Well done. Several pauses for thoughts.

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