[Reeses]

Tariffs are a tax on the middle class, which Republicans are supposed to oppose.

The problem is every country has significant import tariffs except the USA. The result: huge trade imbalances and the export of jobs from the USA. If you travel to another country you will be shocked at the prices of American made goods. For example an $80,000 BMW made in South Carolina will set you back $300,000 in China because of import tariffs. What do you want to do about that?

[kevao]

The problem is every country has significant import tariffs except the USA.

That's just not true. You can find the tariff schedules for U.S. imports here: https://hts.usitc.gov/current

You might be surprised by what you see. And then you will realize why so much money is spent on lobbying in DC.