[central_va]

In 2015, total U.S. trade with foreign countries was $4.99 trillion. That was $2.23 trillion in exports and $2.76 trillion in imports of both goods and services.

If the USA was serious about eliminating the deficit then a 20% across the board import tariff would being in over $500B/yr. That would close the budget deficit lickity split. Tariffs also stop the off shoring of factories and promote repatriation of industry. Trump explained all that last night. He did a good job.

[cowboyway]

If the USA was serious about eliminating the deficit then a 20% across the board import tariff would being in over $500B/yr. That would close the budget deficit lickity split. Tariffs also stop the off shoring of factories and promote repatriation of industry. Trump explained all that last night. He did a good job.

You're for a protective tariff? Interesting.

"My politics are short and sweet, like the old woman's dance. I am in favor of a national bank … in favor of the internal improvements system and a high protective tariff." ~ Lincoln, Campaign Speech, 1832.

[stockpirate]

Another and better way is to cut taxes across the board.