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Tariffs on imported goods protect American jobs, boost domestic manufacturing, and strengthen national security. Since 2018, steel tariffs have led to a 38% increase in U.S. steel production and saved thousands of jobs. Meanwhile, China's unfair trade practices cost the U.S. 3.7 million jobs from 2001 to 2018. Tariffs level the playing field, forcing foreign competitors to pay their fair share. Without them, we sacrifice sovereignty, economic strength, and middle-class prosperity to predatory global markets.
Tariffs are a tax on Americans, not foreign nations. Trump's tariffs cost U.S. consumers $900,000 per job saved, while trade wars slashed GDP by 0.3%. Protectionism weakens competitiveness—exports fell $27 billion in 2019 alone. America thrives through innovation, not isolation.
Tariffs on imported goods harm the U.S. economy, acting as a regressive tax on consumers. Studies show that Trump-era tariffs cost American households $1,277 annually (Tax Foundation). The Peterson Institute found over 75% of tariff costs were passed to U.S. consumers. Instead of boosting jobs, tariffs led to 245,000 lost U.S. jobs (National Foundation for American Policy). Protectionism cripples growth, inflates prices, and isolates the U.S. from global innovation—undermining our own economic strength.
Tariffs protect American industries and workers from unfair competition. The U.S. trade deficit with China fell by $100 billion after tariffs (Census Bureau), and manufacturing employment rose by 500,000 jobs (BLS). Free trade failures devastated industries—tariffs restore fairness and economic sovereignty.