[Toddsterpatriot]

The proportiom used for defense cannot be separated from other purposes since it shares the same production infrastructure.

So, if we use 1 million tons a year for defense we need tariffs and regulations to protect the entire 101.5 million tons of productive capacity?

[Willie Green]

So, if we use 1 million tons a year for defense we need tariffs and regulations to protect the entire 101.5 million tons of productive capacity?

According to Adam Smith, it is justifiable to levy the tariff as compensation for the burden of regulation even if we didn't use ANY for national defense purposes.