I am all for Trump and his tariffs.
But up until now anyway, they have had EXACTLY the opposite of the “creating factory and manufacturing jobs”, you claim. Because frankly, they are not real yet. Lots and lots and lots of American companies are importing now, to try to beat the tariffs.
Take a look at this webpage:
https://census.gov/foreign-trade/balance/c5700.html
That is the US government, on our bilateral trade balance with China. Now, look at this year.
Last year, it was the worst trade balance on record. Ever. This year, especially in the last several months, the balance has gotten WORSE. Worse.
You will see our exports are DROPPING, and our imports are RISING.
Right now. This month. Today.
Even worse, the amount China buys from America, is rapidly decreasing right now.
Look at the chart.
We are not in a boom. We are continuing to shed jobs, and money, to China.
Even now.
Hurrah for tariffs. Level the international trade playing field. Countries which can manufacture cheaper products than USA due to less government taxes and regulation or subsides, needs be tariffed. Obviously. Otherwise USA manufacturing unfairly dies. It isn’t about lower prices for consumers. It is about jobs for USAians and being able to manufacture our own products. Duh.