As with any other mode of taxation, I believe that a fixed, flat rate is most equitable.
This holds true whether one is discussing income tax, tariffs or excise taxes.
So what "flat" rate are you proposing on tariffs, and what federal taxes do you expect to replace with them?
Nobody is forcing foreigners to ship their goods here,
One: Foreigners don't pay tariffs, the american people pay the tariff embedded in the priceon goods imported.
Two: If foreigners can't be forced to ship their goods here, how will this tariff you intend to levy to fund the government be collected?
They'll be collected from those who freely choose to ship their goods here anyway.
One: Foreigners don't pay tariffs, the american people pay the tariff embedded in the priceon goods imported.
That's fine. Americans will still have the free choice to purchase the import items (which includes the tariff) or domestic equivalents (which do not).