That is one of the given reasons, but as with everything else about these tariffs, it's nonsensical:
1. It isn't now, nor has it ever been, the role of the federal government to dictate what types of jobs exist in the private sector.
2. Even if this was the end goal, making it easier and more affordable to manufacture in the US would be far better for all parties involved rather than brute forcing it through arbitrary taxes.
1. It isn't now, nor has it ever been, the role of the federal government to dictate what types of jobs exist in the private sector. 2. Even if this was the end goal, making it easier and more affordable to manufacture in the US would be far better for all parties involved rather than brute forcing it through arbitrary taxes.