[Cringing Negativism Network]

If tariffs are such a failure;

Why is China now rich and powerful?

[Wayne07]

They aren't being accused of tariffs as much as they are having an undervalued currency.

The per capita income is only $6,600 (2009 est.), so I wouldn't call them rich. They have such a large economy because they have 1.3 billion people.

Unlike the US they are pro-business and reaping the rewards. Much lower corporate tax rate (25% vs 40%), few of the regulations, unions, and other red tape we have here. The way to compete with China is to unleash our own businesses, not to get into a trade war.