[Ohioan]

Conservatives have always been on both sides of the tariff issue. As a Jeffersonian, in the past, I have always been for low tariffs for economic reasons. But as a true Conservative, who as a true Conservative is morally obligated to consider the social effects of policy on his own community; that very Conservatism now forces me to adjust that past opinion.

Treating trade policy as some sort of absolute, to the point where it interferes with patriotic duty to your fellow countrymen is not Conservative--not in the least.

Donald Trump on the other hand, is an instinctive Conservative, finally waking up to a crisis that too many long time Conservative activists have been misled to ignore.

Trump: Metaphor For American Conservatism.

Communities all across America need what Donald has to offer.

[lonestar67]

I think your point is well and reasonably stated.

I don’t really understand why people have the confidence they do about what Trump will do.

There is no meaningful record.

i do think what he has said in the past 6 months has largely fit what you are saying but I know that is not good enough for me.