We would tax imports the same then as we tax domestic goods. And also if it was 40%.. which it probably would be as you say, every single time someone bought something they would feel the taxation hardcore.
Right now with all of it hidden away, they simply don't appreciate just how much their quality of life is falling because of the socialism.
Actually ideally I would like the taxes to accumulate throughout the year, then the government send each person a yearly bill. And each person would actually have to sit down and write like a 20,000$ check to the government.
Imports are charged the same sales taxes as any domestic sale so that prescription is already being done.
We could just carve a slice out of their arm too each time they purchase something it pain is such a great teacher.