[central_va]

Taxation of “trade” is effectively no different than taxation of income

Horse poop. Tariffs are an optional consumption tax on goods imported from overseas. An income tax is an evil tax on your life's blood and sweat. They are as different as night and day.

[ConservativeMind]

The same arguments can be made about why sales or income tax shouldn’t be in place.

Re-read my post. I’m on your side.