Americans Paid For the Trump Tariffs, and Would Do So Again

During a campaign stop in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, over the weekend (Aug. 17–18), former President Donald Trump told the audience that “a tariff is a tax on a foreign country. A lot of people like to say it’s a tax on us. No, […] it’s a tax that doesn’t affect our country.” The statement is consistent with his repeated assertions throughout his presidency, during which he levied heavy tariffs on imported solar products, washing machines, steel, aluminum, and about 70 percent of all products from China. Read Full Article »