The Damage That ‘America First’ Has Done

[DJ_Viper]

I think that in times like this it is in everyone's interest to cooperate and solve the problem. China and the US both have many common interests, particularly in eliminating coronavirus, but certain leaders on the American side want to turn a medical issue into a political issue. Just notice how Xi Jinping has never personally mentioned the US or Trump regarding the coronavirus response while Trump keeps provoking with the China Virus rhetoric.

I also don't think the tech industry in the US depends on Indians. Indians make up 20% of the world's population and 8% of college graduates, how can they get 70% of H1B if evaluated fairly?

If you understand Trump, you won't be complaining. His personality and style is like that. Ask your Pakistani friends. Seems like Trump likes PM Khan and has said good things about him.

On tech, I don't know if bringing India in here is driven by the corporate sector, or a result of some government policy (doubt that). But I do see a growing Indian influence in the US. At times, I wonder about the true loyalties.

 

[Pax Ottomana]

What people need to understand is that "America first" isn't a new thing. It's always been the case. Trump just put a name on it and made it more visible to the rest of the world.