[VA Advogado]

What were the results of Reagans tariffs in the early 80's? That is a precedent for what Bush is doing.

You're exactly right. He saved Harley as we know it. It is/was a precedent, however a bad one. As much as I love Harleys, it is hardly a national security resource.

[jwalsh07]

No, no, I merely pointed to Harley as a joke. Reagan signed tariffs into law because of steel dumping, no recession ensued. In fact the 80's were an incredible period of growth and productivity increases. How does that fit in?