> Imposing tariffs on imports is classic protectionism Protectionism is the wrong word when you are talking about food supplies. Tariffs are applied selectivel

> Imposing tariffs on imports is classic protectionism Protectionism is the wrong word when you are talking about food supplies. Tariffs are applied selectively to food imports in most countries, to protect farming for food security. Food matters more to people than watered down Randian ideology, once there is a shortage.