[DannyTN]

"I'll gladly pay you Tuesday for a hamburger today."

I don't see how your comment applies. We aren't borrowing anything in this scenario. In fact we're either getting Gov't revenues from tariffs immediately. Or we're employing Americans, which means lots of Gov't revenues and less safety net outlays.

We're gladly paying the Chinese Tuesday for a cheap low quality burger today. And it needs to stop now.

[1rudeboy]

You are promising me that the federal government, in its infinite wisdom and noble intentions, will increase government revenue by raising taxes on the private sector.

You are arguing that I should give you the hamburger today, and that you will pay me later.