There is as much reason to believe if I donate enough money to China that I was spending here some jobs will be destroyed as there is to believe outsourcing actually destroys American jobs.

FORBES: Is Outsourcing American Jobs Wrong?

Mr. Trade: What if instead of the factor owner I am just a large consumer of the goods made there and I stop buying the stuff and donate the money instead to China, and as a result the factory must shut down and be sold for parts.

FORBES: Is Outsourcing American Jobs Wrong?

Mr. Trade: So let me get this straight, if I shut down a factory, sell the parts, and donate the money to China is that stealing American jobs?

FORBES: Is Outsourcing American Jobs Wrong?