[Cringing Negativism Network]

You (always) use that dishonest claim.

I did not say we should double the cost of everything.

I said I support a 100% _import_ tariff.

The cost of anything and everything made, grown, manufactured, mined or drilled out of the ground in America would not change.

Only imports.

[1rudeboy]

The cost of anything and everything made, grown, manufactured, mined or drilled out of the ground in America would not change.
Only imports.

Idiot.

[Toddsterpatriot]

I said I support a 100% _import_ tariff.

The cost of anything and everything made, grown, manufactured, mined or drilled out of the ground in America would not change.

Exactly! When imported oil goes to $200, American oil will remain $100. /idiot off

[Paradox]

I am not Free Trade purist, by any means, but this statement shows a lack of basic economic knowledge.

The cost of anything and everything made, grown, manufactured, mined or drilled out of the ground in America would not change. Only imports.

You really can't be serious, right? Or maybe you mean, the COST will remain the same (to manufacture, etc), but what about the ultimate price the consumer pays?

[dennisw]

The cost of anything and everything made, grown, manufactured, mined or drilled out of the ground in America would not change.

Those are the three basics of an economy and has been so for thousands of years. Real prosperity comes when these three sectors are doing well.

1. agriculture
2. mining
3. manufacturing
4. building structures and roads can be added to those three

We obviously have lost the plot when we are importing so many manufactured goods and importing so much oil/energy which is part of our mining sector, all making for massive trade deficits. We also import lots of vegetables and fruits these days which is pathetic