[central_va]

A $500K machine makes the same parts if the guy loading it makes $15 hr, or 50 cents hr. At best you could force them to raise the 50 cent guy to $1.50 hr, but he will still be cheaper by 10X.

The retail customer sees minimal or no benefit and increased unemployment a social costs.

Protectionist, (Patriots) understand that a tariff will increase prices. We get it. WE WANT THAT. It's a one time inflation due to higher labor costs in the USA. Again, we understand the economists. We are not stupid. But the payoff from higher import tariffs comes in lowered social costs and higher quality products. We are willing to pay more for a strong viable industrial base. I WANT TO PAY MORE.

[Beagle8U]

“We are not stupid. But the payoff from higher import tariffs comes in lowered social costs and higher quality products. We are willing to pay more for a strong viable industrial base. I WANT TO PAY MORE”

I know you’re not stupid, but I think you would be screwed in they end of paying far more for no gain.