To the editor:
Here’s a lesson in Trumponomics 101.
Against the advice of experts, start a trade war with China. Realize too late that the trade war will hurt the U.S. economy and Republican chances in the midterm election. Order a $12-billion bailout for predominantly red-state farmers who can’t sell soybeans to the Chinese.
Borrow from the Chinese to pay for the subsidy, sticking U.S. taxpayers with the bill for this gigantic campaign slush fund. Cancel tariffs before real damage can occur and brag about the art of the deal. Cruise to victory in midterms.
Thank God we have a businessman for president.
Eric Alter, Woodland Hills
Note from KBJ: Eric Alter hasn't noticed that the economy is booming. He must get his "news" from CNN or the Los Angeles Times.
