[ConservativeMind]

Uh, did our country experience a decent rate of growth from the 1700s through the early 1900s? If so, you are a huge benefactor of tariffs:

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tariffs_in_United_States_history

Our government was, at times, almost completely run off of tariff monies.

Amazing, huh?

[MV=PY]

"Uh, did our country experience a decent rate of growth from the 1700s through the early 1900s? If so, you are a huge benefactor of tariffs: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tariffs_in_United_States_history Our government was, at times, almost completely run off of tariff monies. Amazing, huh? "

I appreciate the link, FRiend. No need for sarcasm.

No one said tariffs are bad. But they do have consequences. If the govt taxes something that increases its price. Fine for the govt, not so good for the buyer. Artificially high prices slow down the economy, like friction in the machine.

There are lots of tradeoffs. Lets hope President Trump knows about them when he acts.