[DannyTN]

Well I grant you that tariffing exports has a fairness factor to be considered in that applying a new export tariff reduces the value of assets held by American citizens. Though I would argue that total taxes on exports should be at least equivalent to total taxes on domestic sales.

However, I don't think that consideration applies when tariffing imports. Import tariffs should be at least equivalent to the taxes that would have been collected had the product been made in America.

[C. Edmund Wright]

However, I don't think that consideration applies when tariffing imports. Import tariffs should be at least equivalent to the taxes that would have been collected had the product been made in America

Why? That's trying to make an equivalency where one cannot possibly exist. And besides, who will pay that tax? THE AMERICAN CONSUMER.