Regardless, his view of “fair trade” is to unilaterally impose tariffs on trade partners who he thinks are trading “unfair”. Unilateral tariffs become tit for tat tariff wars,stunting trade and punishing our own exporters, not making it “fair”. Trump is a blunt instrument where a scalpel is needed with a clear idea of the anatomy and the consequences.
from what I have heard, he will make offers they dare not refuse and the tariffs will not ever come to pass.
the offer to Mexico will result in a wall
Some might call it hyperbole, some might say he’s good at communicating otherwise esoteric issues and positions to the common layman. Colorful illustrations underscore his underlying point.