But the buried lede is Trump’s 10% tariff plan. The 1773 tariff of 8% inspired a rebellion called the Tea Party, which has been revived as part of the coalition

But the buried lede is Trump’s 10% tariff plan. The 1773 tariff of 8% inspired a rebellion called the Tea Party, which has been revived as part of the coalition that is now the GOP. Some of them admire the history of the “Don’t tread on me” flag; specifically that tariffs are constitutionally the domain of Congress. Others will admire a strongman who can set tariffs without representation. The founders of America were undivided on defeating the latter.