I am honored that you would consider me for a serious discussion but I'd like to state something.
Firstly, I have no qualms in admitting I am seriously under-qualified for most serious topics, let alone one of trade and economy.
Secondly, I just quit my job yesterday and am on here just shooting the proverbial shit and passing time. But, I like the topic and would love to see a serious discussion on it, although the prospects seems dim.
Thirdly, and this is related to the first one, when conversing with educated people such as yourself, I try to go by the golden adage attributed to Mark Twain:
P.S. May I invoke the
@M. Sarmad . I see his is in the thread. You can have a serious conversation with him. He's as serious as they come (a compliment. )