The Chinese have instituted a policy of Mercantilism. They are practicing wealth extraction. A manufacturing business is a bargain at any real price. Goods may be bought for money or raw materials only. Our government will not see this. It is a trade war.

"Catcher in the Rye" was often assigned to me but never read. I would slog a few pages and abandon it for better built tales. I think the effort to ban the book made the sales. Other Salinger never held my interest either. His literary executor has a job for life.

I am ambivalent on the toads. Best thing to do is find them another niche. Preferably more than one.
I just cannot cheer on the four horsemen. That would be the real solution.