[ninenot]

The stronger the tariff, the larger the trade deficit will be.

Huh??

The stronger the tariff, the SMALLER the trade deficit will be, assuming you are in America.

I'm a little concerned about the 'Gummint intervention' proposals, too. OTOH, there's only ONE entity charged with the responsibility of protecting the interests of the USA--and that's the Gummint.

I agree with you that it would be a pleasant change.

[EGPWS]

The stronger the tariff, the SMALLER the trade deficit will be,

Oookay..., next please.

[Rodney King]

The stronger the tariff, the larger the trade deficit will be.

I'm sorry, I meant to say that the stronger the dollar, the larger the trade deficit.