[central_va]

We need a tariff to promote new domestic industry, protect those still here and to hold the line on wages. win-win-win.

Tariffs now, tariffs forever. Tariffs are patriot candy!!!!

The burden should be on the CONSUMER not the TAX PAYER.

SUBSIDIES SHOUD BE ILLEGAL!!!!

[econjack]

The only win I see with a tariff is the gov’t, since it collects the tariff. Consumers now pay a higher price for imports, which is really just an indirect tax on the consumer.

Also, some products just can’t be produced domestically at a reasonable price. Should we build huge hot houses to raise coffee plants and sell the coffee beans for $50/lb, or should we import beans at $3/lb?

Tariffs are not patriot candy unless you don’t give a crap what consumers pay for things and you’re okay with giving the gov’t your money to pay for the tariff.