Jim, I disagree on tariffs. Our Founders set them up to finance the government solely. If they could do it in those times, we should be able to do it today.
It works as a limiting factor on government sprawl too.
So while I think we utilize taxation to pay down the debt, moving to bare minimum taxes and tariffs should be the goal.
Jim, look at our nation. Has free (LOL) trade worked?
No. We tried the most rabid version we could and it fell flat on it’s face.
Don’t confuse tariffs for revenue with tariffs for economic protection. Two different animals.
Agree. We should put tariff’s on products made by foreign workers for US companies that moved their plants out of the USA. This costs both US jobs and taxes. I and many recall when we laughed at cheap Jap products. We can recall the best men’s shirts were made in SC along with other cotton clothing. Stanley tools and Sear’s tools were made in the USA. We made nearly everything here. I want to see us get back on track.