> These tariffs are having a blockade like effect by cutting off trade. Does it matter that much whether trading is ceased due to foreign ships blocking trade r

> These tariffs are having a blockade like effect by cutting off trade. Does it matter that much whether trading is ceased due to foreign ships blocking trade routes or a foreign backed coup making us do it to ourselves "willingly?" Well, yes. It's the difference between me boycotting Walmart by not shopping there, and me using physical force to prevent other people from shopping at Walmart.