Tariffs aren’t central planning, they’re strategic leverage in a world where “free trade” often means China dumping subsidized goods while we hollow out our industries. They generate revenue, protect critical jobs and supply chains, and force fair deals from cheaters.

The “tax on citizens” line is media spin that ignores history: Hamilton used them to build America’s industrial base; modern ones have extracted concessions from the EU and others. They’re not tantrums, they’re tactics for sovereignty and resilience. Blind free trade enriches elites and empties heartlands. Tariffs always put your country first. Deal with it😉