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Tariffs aren't anything new.
Problem is that it's not always so clearly defined what constitutes as an overseas business.
You get american companies who outsource their labor.
You get companies that assemble parts from all over the world, which may or may not involve american businesses somewhere in the way.
(realistically, not a lot of companies can remain cost effective having their manufacturing stay in the U.S.).
Even a product that's manufactured entirely abroad, stimulates distributors and retailers in the U.S., and gets sales taxed.
We can, however, always offer incentives for business.
Lot of states are actually are doing this to attract large businesses.
To be fair the US has been pretty adamant about the tariffs.
We need to look no further than Obama imposing tariffs on tires made in China
It applied to American, Japanese, European owned companies who happened to use Chinese factories to make their tires.
Really doesn't do anything, as the companies will just move their plants to the next most cost effective country.
Personally I'm for free trade for the most part.
However, I do say we hit back countries who throw tariffs at our exports.
I'd wager we have far more economic influence than most countries.
(although perhaps China is the only country we should think twice before offending).
About taxes, I'm more inclined towards a flat income tax, federal and state.
I actually believe in a low (or no) sales tax.
When ppl are buying shit, that is stimulating the economy.
The higher you tax, the less inclined they will spend (at least in their state, OR excluded).
I'm always for smaller gov't myself.
Naturally, my stance is always for less taxation & spending, in reasonable moderation.
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