The Definition of EXPECTED

Unexpected: unforeseen, surprising, unanticipated.

It appears that the columnists at the New York Times may possess degrees in journalism from Columbia but unfortunately not a pocket dictionary. The article below begins with the sentence

"China unexpectedly increased pressure Sunday on the United States in a widening trade dispute, taking the first steps toward imposing tariffs on American exports of automotive products and chicken meat in retaliation for President Obama's decision late Friday to levy tariffs on tires from China."

Clearly, this move by China was NOT unexpected. The New York Times itself even ran an article yesterday discussing how displeased China is with President Obama's protectionist policy. Why should their retaliation come as a surprise to anyone? China is rapidly displacing the United States as the most revered and feared global power and the U.S. is merely facilitating this transition by concentrating all of its efforts on issues like health care. Take the time to read the article below and see what you think about this 'unexpected' move by China and its repercussions for an already failing economy where no one wants to work yet everyone wants a government handout.

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/09/13/world/asia/13china.html