Please can someone sensible explain to me why the American tariffs are a good idea?

How does this make the already wealthiest economy in the world “great again”? Every export has instantly become more expensive, so less will be sold, and every import has instantly become more expensive for Americans to buy.
No country can exist on its own surely? Do we not all rely on each other to some extent?

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trollslayer · 46-50, M

Trump is motivated by personal spite and narcissism, not logic. Those that believe his lies really don’t think deep about these things.

Here is something I listened to recently:
https://www.npr.org/2025/04/03/nx-s1-5349574/are-trade-deficits-bad-no-economist-says

There’s differing opinions, but I found this a good explanation.

GerOttman · 70-79, M

@trollslayer Ah yes, NPR... Now there's an unbiased source!

trollslayer · 46-50, M

@GerOttman maybe do your own google search “are trade deficits bad” and find your own un unbiased source. The link I posted is an interview, not an opinion piece.

GerOttman · 70-79, M

@trollslayer The US is approaching a one trillion dollar trade deficit. I don't think that's a good thing. Do you?

trollslayer · 46-50, M

@GerOttman Not necessarily. But this won’t solve it. Still afraid to learn?

GerOttman · 70-79, M

@trollslayer yes, that must it. youve nailed it you clever lad, shear unbraided terror.

trollslayer · 46-50, M

@GerOttman still scared to learn?

GerOttman · 70-79, M

@trollslayer Oh, the echo ploy! Thats a great one.

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