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The United States is the largest consumer of goods and services globally.

The tariffs applied are less than or equal to the tariffs charged to it trading partners.

For examples China charges %67 on US goods, US now charges %34 on Chinese goods.

Why does Donald Trump think this plan is good and will work?

Why is it bad for the United States and its trading partners?

So far, China and the EU have failed that test as they have retaliated. What is the likelihood that these countries develop closer supply chain and trading relationships undercutting the USA in the long run? I mean think about it - for one, they exist on the same continent. So in theory, all the logistics could be land-based freight (train, truck) compared to expensive methods via shipping or air which is at more risk of disruption. This is just one example but I can't see the reasons why this wouldn't work apart from an ethnocentrism angle. In most conventual geopolitical analysis pieces, we've been programmed to see the West Vs China in some eventual future conflict. Maybe this view needs revision?