On the other hand, a tariff isn’t necessarily worse than an income tax. Yes, tariffs act to diminish trade, and that’s a bad thing. But income taxes do the same. When people pay taxes of any kind—whether they are income taxes or tariffs, people have less money to spend on—or invest in—everything, regardless of where it is made or located.

This is the same as trading Peter for Paul. You are getting taxed one way or another. The gov must get its vigorish.