Lhatch4
Fat Chance Fan
There are three primary theories on the purpose of the tariffs. 1, they are good in themselves. They are a source of revenue that could reduce or replace income tax. 2, they are tool used to negotiate with other countries both for reducing trade deficits and for diplomacy concerning non trade related disagreements. 3, They would bring manufacturing back to the U.S.A. to boost the middle class and secure supply chains. These theories are at odds with each other. We don't know the true purpose. Leadership has not yet given any indication of what the primary reason is. All three theories can be backed by statements that have been made. All three can't be the purpose. If they are good in themselves they won't be reduced for diplomacy reasons. If they are used to negotiate reduced trade deficits, they won't boost domestic manufacturing. Anyone who claims to know what is really happening here is merely speculating.