[CompProgrammer]

I still think that we need to focus on getting a 1% (or other %) tariff on all imported goods and services. I don't think that the consumption tax will have the desired effect. It's not clear to me and I don't think it will be clear to the voting public how the consumption tax will help in the battle against offshoring. I think we should focus like a laser on this tariff issue. It's easy to understand.
In addition, we need to get rid of the tax breaks for offshoring outlined in the Wall Street Journal article.
I think the question of a 1% tariff on all imported goods and services should be asked to every Congressional candidate and the presidential candidates.

[phil_will1]

"It's not clear to me and I don't think it will be clear to the voting public how the consumption tax will help in the battle against offshoring..........

I think the question of a 1% tariff on all imported goods and services should be asked to every Congressional candidate and the presidential candidates."

Its clear to you that a 1% differential in the cost of imports would cause a significant shift in consumer preferences, but a 23% shift won't? Are you serious?