[Talisker]

Um, no. The opposite experts in fact. Protectionism helps a few connected citizens to the detriment of the no connected. The same people getting screwed would get screwed worse.

Um, no yourself. The phrase "protectionism" describes the abuse of tariffs. The non- use of tariffs in an uneven regulatory playing field is, indeed, sabotaging this country. That's WHY China and India don't impose American level tariffs. Denying this simple, obvious fact isn't even stupidity - it's lying.

[Fledermaus]

Oh, like the sugar tariffs and import restrictions that only help a few wealthy families while sending candy manufacturing to Canada? Gotta love all those unemployed in PA and NY.

Want to add a 45% tariff on foreign cars? Sure, wipe out our car companies from selling in those countries. And kiss the jobs in Smyrna, TN (they make Nissans); Tuscaloosa, AL (they make Mercedes); Chattanooga, TN (Volkswagon) and SC where they make BMW’s.

Don’t those countries want “their jobs back”???