eCa 5 days ago

> reduce the tax burden on US citizens

Do you consider the tariffs to be a (tax) burden on US citizens?

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maxwell 5 days ago

Only on those who buy imports.

neogodless 5 days ago

This seems to assume that everything can be imported or acquired domestically. But tariffs implemented in other countries are much more specific. It makes sense to use tariffs when you have the capability to meet your domestic demand with domestic supply. Indiscriminate tariffs catch things where demand far exceeds domestic production, whether that's raw materials, specific foods, or things that will take a long time to ramp up production domestically.

Ultimately, lots of things manufactured domestically will still increase in price because of the raw materials they require.

mbesto 5 days ago

Please do explain how one can purchase coffee beans from anywhere but a country close to the equator?