Yet you do have to have exports, even if imports will surpass them. There is a point where the difference between them can mean economic ruin, particularly in a debt economy. Trump also wants to curtail regulation which is a good step forward.
It never has, in fact economic ruin happens when imports fall and exports soar. Yeah, it doesn't make sense and everyone "knows" it ain't so, but when it comes to feeding my family I work with what is and I take a pass on what everyone knows and what makes sense.