[1rudeboy]

Let's just say, for example, that the President places a moratorium on offshore drilling, and regulates the coal industry out of existence. How does placing a tariff on imported oil and imported coal increase domestic production?

We know that it will take more money out of your wallet and give it him . . . .

[central_va]

How does placing a tariff on imported oil and imported coal increase domestic production?

It causes inflation(pain) and unmasks the true costs of a stupid policy. Off shoring eliminates the inflation(pain) and is heroin to the economy. Tariffs restores the pain.