The US sanctions have nothing to do with free market maximalism. I thought that was quite obvious historically and specially now. They've imposed tariffs on literally every country on the planet.

Tariffs are applied to countries that we are "ripping off", if King Donald's definition is used consistently for every country. If we had a surplus, you still get a 10% tariff that Americans have to pay...

It's my fault for wading into a political discussion on a forum of react developers. That's on me.

But the "banned" chips this article is referring to and the original chips act is from the Biden administration, having nothing to do with the current tariff climate.

Also, obviously US actions have nothing to do with free market maximalism. Nor does China feel that way either. Which is my point.