We paid $817 billion dollars in tariffs to other countries. China charges 100% tariff on our cars, Canada with their tariff on our dairy products is out of sight, and the list goes on.
I won’t defend other countries’ tariffs on our goods.
However, I would recommend that you visit the WTO website and check the tariffs we levy on some foreign goods. You might be surprised at some of the rates.
We are in no way free-traders either.