President Trump says that countries have been ripping off the United States for decades. There is some truth to that argument — but also a lot of hypocrisy. International Trade and World Market, United States Politics and Government, Customs (Tariff), Protectionism (Trade), United States Economy, Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates), Factories and Manufacturing President Trump says that countries have been ripping off the United States for decades. There is some truth to that argument — but also a lot of hypocrisy. NYT > Business