but tariffs explode prices to customers. causes inflation, shortages of goods and disrupts economic functioning in any economy.
its a false rationale
@pints trade between nations is as important as trade within a nation.
how else can businesses grow to exceed the national needs if they don't trade o/s?
tariffs are a shortcut to damaging the economy. but Trump doesn't seem to understand the economy..... he just has this idea in his head and he's managed to convince a lot of people that he's right. people who admire him look fro reasons to believe in him..... like any religion.