Famous American economist urges Trump to close US overseas bases to reduce budget deficit
Jeffrey Sachs, professor of economics at Columbia University and director of the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network, said that US President Donald Trump should close "hundreds" of military bases in various countries around the world to save spending and reduce budget deficits.
He pointed out at the Antalya Diplomatic Forum: If Trump really wants to save money, we have nearly 800 military bases in 80 countries overseas. This is crazy. Therefore, if you want to save money and reduce the budget deficit, I would close hundreds of military bases and stop interfering with these countries.
Sachs pointed out that diplomacy is much cheaper than war. The economist added: We don't need an arms race or war.
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