If you knew history you’d know the progressives wanted to eliminate tariffs and institute a more aggressive tax system, i.e. income taxes, around 100 years ago.
If you were completely honest you would acknowledge that progressives did not want to eliminate any tariffs, but rather wanted to add additional taxes and did. Further you would acknowledge that tariffs are like all taxes a burden on the economy. Ever hear of Smoot Hawley? I suggest you read the short article in the link.