discuss Will D. Trump's new trade policies affect domain value ?

Trump sells goods made in China.

carob said:

Trump sells goods made in China.

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His hair piece is made with hair bought on Alibaba.

I would be more concerned about Trump encouraging people to seize or lock or cancel domains they don't like (or want to steal) for political reasons.

So many ToS and procedures around domains are full of holes it could get nasty.

What are the best non USA registrars to transfer to?

I suppose US consumers (including Trump) will continue to buy to China. With time, it may become more complicated or more expensive. At one point of time, the cost may no longer be attractive enough. Today, it's extremely easy to create a dropshipping business because of huge margins. If the margins erode, it will be more complex.

carob said:

So many ToS and procedures around domains are full of holes it could get nasty.

What are the best non USA registrars to transfer to?

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Don't you think icann rules will continue to apply to foreign registrars ?

FYI. I remember reading news they were building "Chinese soil" cities in upstate New York somewhere near the border with Toronto, Canada and USA.

It was "being discussed" supposedly thee "idea" was to have a totally enclosed piece or real estate with it's own governing body kinda like any embassy on US soil. A Sovereign area.

hasn't happened yet but interesting that it was even considered and discussed.

if this happened well then China could theoretically ship overseas cheap labor to these designated areas to make cheap products in slave labor "states" of China located in China. Thereby circumventing USA Customs. I think?

It would satisfy Trump's desire to have things "Made in America" thee only issue would be that the workers are Chinese.

I can't find the article now. perhaps deleted as fake news? lol

aramyus said:

Don't you think icann rules will continue to apply to foreign registrars ?

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It is the bending of rules under political pressure and the abuse of the court system I am more concerned about. Godaddy can just cancel your domain anytime - their ToS say so. Who is more important to them - Trump and his pals or one throwaway customer?

Yes it would be easy to incite people to launch frivolous and time consuming UDRPs even outside the USA.

Obamacare launched a new wave of start-ups. Now they’re bracing for what’s next.

Well I better get developing Visa Rules (VR) gonna be a hot topic for a while.

NameZest said:

Well I better get developing Visa Rules (VR) gonna be a hot topic for a while.

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Yeah look for an even bigger demand for VR tours for all the people who are banned from the US or do not feel safe going there or don't feel like risking buying a ticket and then not being able to use it.

look at the demand,if you're lucky it doesn't bring any change to the inflow

I think it might get expensive with time.

I personally dont think it makes a difference.
There may be stop to move in and out of the US but there shouldnt be any problem selling domains or trading in them atleast

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