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[โ€“] Blaze@lemmy.dbzer0.com 14 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (1 children)

Sorry, not an economist: wouldn't be better for Europe to spend less on digital services provided by US companies? I thought that was the point of the whole movement, but as I said, I'm really not that knowledgeable about macro economics .

In the meantime, I edited the title

[โ€“] TheDudeV2@lemmy.ca 5 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Motivations behind actions matter. Reducing trade with the US may have several justifications. Among these are to โ€œbalance a trade deficitโ€ and โ€œto isolate America financiallyโ€.

So, while the actions taken to reduce trade with the US may be the same for both justifications, there is a distinction to be made as to the justification for said actions.

[โ€“] Blaze@lemmy.dbzer0.com 4 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I see. Well, I hope the current title is neutral enough, if not feel free to suggest another one

[โ€“] TheDudeV2@lemmy.ca 4 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Nah man. Youโ€™re good. Just trying to explain and be helpful.