"Trump's trade war threatens the viability of ISRG's overseas markets"
Personally, I am very concerned about the forced transfer of DaVinici technology secrets to the Chinese government. The theft of American technology, via forced transfer, buyouts of foreign firms, or plain old cyber theft is what the China issue is really all about. The battle for domination is already being waged in technology, buyouts of many world firms, and facilities, network communications gear, medicine, jumbo passenger jets, aerospace and satellite surveillance. Seen in this context, the disruption in world trade may get all the press, but it is really only the tip of the iceberg in our all out war with China for
preserving our strength in the world before it is too late..China has replaced the old Soviet Union in our latest Cold War. Seen in this light, the significance of the tariffs changing our balance of trade with China may make more sense than it appears on the surface. And yes,,,to rephrase your comment: "Trump's trade war PRESERVES the viability of ISRG's overseas markets". We all just have to take a step back and look at the whole picture going forward.
jmho
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