(08-15-2024, 10:56 AM)The Real Marty Wrote:

(08-15-2024, 10:51 AM)Jagwired Wrote: Because, if countries want access to the American market and all it's trillions of consumer dollars they should have to pay for that privilege. Government revenue is gained. Helps American companies from having to compete with overwhelming foreign competition. C'mon Marty, you know this stuff. Hell, many countries won't even allow trade the other way.

The payment for that privilege comes directly out of the pockets of consumers.  All tariffs do is raise prices for consumers.