[central_va]

The rest of the world practices protectionism. The rest of the world charges really high import tariff on our exports, the rest of the world operates with a trade surplus. So there must be something good about import tariffs, right?

So you point out all the possible negative aspects of raising our import tariff so they are more in line with the rest of the worlds tariff rates but can you name ONE thing good about raising tariffs? Intellectual honesty would be appreciated. (but not expected).

[DoodleDawg]

...but can you name ONE thing good about raising tariffs? Intellectual honesty would be appreciated. (but not expected).

Raising tariffs will allow the protected industry to raise their own prices, thus increasing their revenue and maximizing their profits. So from their point of view that is one good think about tariffs.

Intellectually honest enough to qualify?