For a candidate who promises to make America great again, Donald Trump has a funny way of showing it. By calling for consumer boycotts of products sold by Apple, Macy's, Nabisco and the entire country of Mexico, he seems to be doing his level best to achieve the opposite. In Thursday night's debate, Trump added Ford to his longer list of corporate miscreants.
A Trump tirade may have a minimal effect on a company's sales, exports and jobs. But if he wins the presidency, these threats could cause real economic harm, even if the rule of law blocks him.
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