In addition to the information that is simply false, there is a lot as opinions that are uninformed opinions or based on faulty logic. One is the meme to the right, that has been in my Facebook feed a lot recently.
First of all, the U.S. exports a wide range of agricultural products, with soybeans, corn, beef, pork, poultry, and dairy products being among the top exports. We also export a significant amount of wheat, fruits, tree nuts, cotton, and various processed food items. Does the poster of this meme, also want foreign nations to stop buying U. S. exports?
If the U. S. prohibits the sale of food grown in other countries; other counties will prohibit the sale of American products in their countries. This would be a big deal. The U.S exports a lot of agricultural products. If each nations tries to be self-sufficient our farmers will be worse off, not better.
Secondly, I will miss bananas of avocadoes and a lot of other foods. I will miss fresh vegetables in winter. I guess the posters of this meme enjoys a bland diet.
Thirdly, I wonder if the poster of such meme's has ever heard of the law of comparative advantage. In simply terms, the law of comparative advantage says even if we can produce something cheaper than another country, it would still be in our best interest to specialize in the things we are best at and not try to do everything.
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