the tariffs plus deregulation plus tax cuts... will still leave the us with a huge budget deficit. that deficit cannot go on forever because it's compounding and eventually it spells the end of the american empire (if it hasn't already)

Sure, but you always have to ask "Compared to what?"

If we all we get are these tariffs, then it's definitely not beneficial. However, if we get tariffs plus deregulation and tax cuts on productive activities, that may well be beneficial.

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my issue is that it's government picking winners and losers. if your product depends on imported goods (no way to source them domestically) then you're at a competitive disadvantage. if however you can make the product 'here' and imported versions are your competition... you're at an advantage.

it feels like 'crony capitalism' 'to benefit the nation' which i don't believe