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[–] 1 point 2 months ago

I didnt say it would work- you're right that they will likely be removed before much long-term investment is made. But tarrifs are absolutely designed to protect American industry. America became a manufacturing powerhouse after tarrifs on european goods were imposed in the 1800s.

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