“No, a 25% increase in the cost of imported manufactured goods is about right.
So, why do you want to pay 25% more for your TV (or whatever)? Exactly how does this increase your quality of life.
First, all tariffs are voluntary consumption based taxes and would raise revenue for the US govt and help close the deficit if we(ever) get a responsible congress. Secondly, Samsung etc. would be scrambling to open facilitates in the USA to manufacture TVs. This is the ultimate goal here. Thirdly, it would be a shot back at the Asian "tigers" that the USA is back in the game and coerce them to open their markets. Lastly, I could feel good about buying TV's again, and that my fellow Americans built it and are not collecting welfare.
When I was in the service I raised my hand and promised to defend the Constitution against all enemies foreign and domestic up to and including giving my life. I would surly pay a tariff on consumer electronics.
Sorry for being so long winded.