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Most Americans want tariffs. We've seen what removing protectionism and globalizing the economy has done: things are great for American elites and corporate int
by wfo 11y ago
Most Americans want tariffs. We've seen what removing protectionism and globalizing the economy has done: things are great for American elites and corporate interests, and American workers have been thrown in the dumpster. "Removing tariffs" is a negative, not a positive aspect of a law for most Americans at this point.
And the fact that it is up-or-down without our input makes me more inclined to simply say no. If you don't want my input but you want me to agree, you had better tailor-make your proposition with my interests in mind.
"This deal or nothing" is an easy choice much like a bully saying "my way or the highway" -- the highway is fine, thank you.