In 2025, President Trump introduced a 10% baseline tariff on all imports from every country, effective April 5, as part of his "reciprocal trade" agenda. The policy aims to reduce trade deficits and boost U.S. manufacturing, but critics warn it could increase household costs and trigger retaliatory trade wars worldwide.
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@ISIDEWITH3mos3MO
No
@B5PLJ4ZProgressive1mo1MO
The stock market crashed severely showing how tariffs scare the economy and make it more reserved, not allowing for growth.
@B58TBCR2mos2MO
The only thing this will lead to is trade wars and hatred to the USA, making the poor suffer, because they cannot afford imported goods.
@B58FX2W2mos2MO
JP Morgan puts the odds of a recession at 60% due to the tariffs up from 35%. Tariffs are know historically to increase prices and cause stagflation.
@ISIDEWITH3mos3MO
No, this will raise consumer prices and harm global trade
@B52VC4J2mos2MO
I don't think it will and if you truly believe this will happen what is your proof and how will it happen?
@ISIDEWITH3mos3MO
Yes
@B4XDPDB2mos2MO
Baseline tariffs might sound like a good idea, but they often lead to higher costs for consumers and businesses. When tariffs drive up the price of imported goods, it ends up making everyday items more expensive for everyone. On top of that, tariffs can strain relationships with other countries, sometimes sparking retaliatory tariffs that hurt exporters and mess up global trade. Instead of helping the economy grow, baseline tariffs can create roadblocks that limit competition and slow down innovation.
@ISIDEWITH3mos3MO
No, tariffs should only target specific countries with unfair practices
@B3VGV2T 2mos2MO
To argue against baseline tariffs and in favor of targeting only countries with unfair trade practices, one can use the following:
Context & Arguments:
Economic Benefits of Free Trade:
Highlight the overall benefits of free trade, including increased competition, lower consumer prices, and greater choice for consumers. Tariffs, especially baseline tariffs, disrupt these benefits by artificially raising prices and restricting trade.
Unfair Trade Practices:
Focus on the specific unfair trade practices that warrant targeted tariffs. Examples include:
Currency manipulation: Undervaluing a cur… Read more
@B57H4QYIndependent2mos2MO
Broad baseline tariffs are a costly, inefficient tool that raise prices, disrupt supply chains, and alienate allies, with limited success in improving trade terms. Targeted tariffs on countries with unfair practices, like China’s subsidies or dumping, correct specific imbalances while minimizing economic harm. Evidence from 2018–2024 shows broad tariffs cost consumers $195 billion, cut GDP, and failed to reduce trade deficits, while targeted measures protected jobs and secured concessions. By focusing tariffs on violators, the U.S. can uphold fair trade, preserve global leadership, and avoid the pitfalls of blanket protectionism. This approach is smarter, fairer, and more effective for a prosperous economy.
@ISIDEWITH3mos3MO
Yes, and use it to negotiate better trade deals globally
@B57H4QYIndependent2mos2MO
While baseline tariffs may offer short-term leverage in trade negotiations, they are a risky and inefficient tool that often backfires, raising costs for consumers and businesses, disrupting global supply chains, and inviting retaliation that harms U.S. exports and diplomatic relations. Instead of fostering better trade deals, tariffs frequently lead to higher prices, reduced economic growth, and strained alliances, undermining the U.S.’s long-term position in global trade.
@B5PLJ4ZProgressive1mo1MO
Tariffs can be used to threaten other countries with negative economic consequences but the way that tariffs work is that they also negatively impact the people that tariffs are trying to diplomatically be used to benefit
@B5P54P6 1mo1MO
In a lot of ways, I view the legalization of drugs and tariffs as needing the same strategy. Legalizing all or many drugs is a foolish position IF there is not a support network that’s already existing and effective before the legalization.
The same thought process applies to tariffs. You need to have a way of encouraging innovation and manufacturing at home FIRST before you start adding tariffs. That would mean more investment into startups emphasizing manufacturing. That would mean proving more incentives to former US companies and companies abroad to relocate their manufacturing back… Read more
@B5CNXVJProgressive2mos2MO
The matter of U.S foreign trade is a matter of convenience, given the open availability of China and the EU to foreign trade, and take over American positions, the tariffs do little to incentivize trade, such as the recent UK-U.S. trade deal, which was intended to fully supplant UK-EU trade relations, yet due to the nature of tariffs, the UK has turned away from America.
@B4VC5Q62mos2MO
The government should impose a tariff match. If a country is imposing a 20% on the U.S., the U.S. tariff to that country should be 20%.
@TheHillbillyLordRepublican2mos2MO
Countries should not try to raise their tariffs to be higher than the other country, as to avoid trade wars like the one between the US and China currently
@B4VC3JN2mos2MO
No, tariffs should only be used to target unethical/unfair practices and protect domestic industries.
@B5YDBFP 3 days3D
Yes, and use it to negotiate better trade deals globally. But, if consumer prices are raised, let people in very low income brackets be exempt from paying the higher consumer prices.
@B5Y9X29Independent3 days3D
Yes, but only as a source of revenue, while still negotiating better trade deals and worker protections abroad.
@ProudJew 6 days6D
"Security Bridge Fair Trade Framework"
"Yes, but as part of a comprehensive trade strategy focused on reciprocity and fairness, not just blanket protection. Implement a baseline 10% tariff that gets reduced or eliminated for countries that provide truly reciprocal trade terms - same tariffs they charge us, same market access, same labor/environmental standards. Use tariff revenue to fund domestic infrastructure, innovation, and worker retraining programs. Countries that engage in currency manipulation, intellectual property theft, or unfair labor practices face higher tariffs. Those that trade fairly get preferential access. The goal isn't protectionism - it's ensuring American workers and businesses compete on a level playing field, not against subsidized foreign competitors or slave labor."
@B5XVFLK6 days6D
No. Comparative advantage is fine as long as it is not abused. If the USA wants to regulate trade with other nations, let it be based on the labour practices extant within its reading partners' borders. High wages/low exploitation/high worker safety? Allow trade. Low wages/unsafe working conditions/heavy worker exploitation? Forbid trade.
@B5XC28Z1wk1W
If it was my decision, I would make it clear. Whatever you charge us we charge you. If you give us 0% we give you 0% same with 100%
@B5WYV751wk1W
Yes, this will eliminate the necessity of other taxes such as the sales and income tax and vice versa.
@B5WR8831wk1W
On some yes. It's dumb on Allies and countries we have great friendships with such as Canada, the UK, and Japan. But countries that we are not on good terms with like Russia, China and Iran, we should tariff them highly on.
@B5W9YHP2wks2W
No, the tariff amount should be 8%. And it should only apply to nations that already import a decently high amount of goods to the US.
@B5W5Y6Q2wks2W
No. They need to target specific developing uncertain newer verticals of business and be very laser focused when utilized.
@Noah-SmithRepublican 2wks2W
We should be tariffing certain goods, not certain countries because some goods being tariffed could harm the economy and some goods being tariffed could boost the economy.
@B5VL9Q42wks2W
It should be equal between the two countries each giving a certain percentage, but I don’t think there should be a fixed amount.
@B5VJW7C2wks2W
No, tariffs should only be used to protect industries in the United States that have to compete with foreign markets.
@B5TJSXD3wks3W
targeted tariffs on specific problem areas (e.g. unfair trade practices) combined with smart domestic investment in manufacturing, workforce training, and technology.
@B5TFGZS3wks3W
No because our economy relies on free trade, we shoukd work towards self sufficiency but it should be through legislation and government action
@B5SX5MF3wks3W
This would make everyday items more expensive and hurt small businesses and working families. Trade policies should be flexible and fair — not one-size-fits-all punishment.
@B5SW3H23wks3W
Impose this until all countries negotiate better trade deals with the US that equally balances the international trade playing field so that the American Middle class doesn't suffer.
@B5SS8M33wks3W
Tariffs should be determined on whether or not it affects the supply and demand of any said product. Prices should not be paid by the consumer when prices are already high
@B5RDB5J4wks4W
Impose tariffs on socialist and communist countries and trade freely with prosperous countries like Switzerland
@B5Q8Z6B4wks4W
It should be dependent if we have a good relationship with the country and if they are taxing us on our goods.
@B5PL3T91mo1MO
Yes, but make it 5% to support local businesses and incentivize companies to migrate production to the US to become more self-sufficient
@B5NQCRBIndependent1mo1MO
Impose a small, maybe 5% tariff, on every country to still protect domestic industries and make some profit
Yes, however Free Trade Agreements and economic unions with close trade partners should br pursued in order to increase and enhance economic productivity of all those involved, and with these countries tarrifs should be dropped
@B5BXP9J2mos2MO
Nah we can probably figure out a better way to incentivize primary/secondary sector development. But yeah economy should be mostly tertiary but some people do need Ts jobs ig
@B5BSVK22mos2MO
I feel like tariffs should exist as a friendly exchange of countries pleading for help: like a message asking if they can tariff the goods for personal political benefits before acting out of impulse, which will result in a trade war.
@B5BQKZ72mos2MO
No, tariffs should only be used for goods that the US can currently provide sufficient production of.
No, this will make everything cost too much, and nothing is being done to better manufacturing infrastructure in America, which defeats the purpose anyway.
@B5B3XVM2mos2MO
No, instead make our tariffs equal to other countries. If they don't like our tariffs, they should lower theirs.
@B5B3B8Q2mos2MO
No, a true free market should not impose a fee on business owners buying goods and services in a global market economy.
@B5484KC2mos2MO
Yes, but only to the end that it matches the tariffs other countries impose on imports from the U.S.
@B4WCVC3Constitution2mos2MO
Yes, unless the country is going to give us a very good trade deal. Even with a trade deal most countries should still have a 10%
@B4VX34CPeace and Freedom2mos2MO
depending on the product and how much money is being added and whether it's a negotiation kind of situation
@B4VWRBY2mos2MO
No, this would weaken the world's opinion of the U.S. and would cause them to see us as an unreliable trading partner.
@B5L3BRS 1mo1MO
A blanket import tax would make daily necessities more expensive, especially for the poor. We should pursue fair trade but avoid punishing consumers with broad tariffs. Instead, let’s focus on building domestic strength without hurting affordability.
No. Baseline tariffs make no sense. Tariffs should only be used in specific sectors of the economy AFTER at-home industry has been created.
@B5J7TTP2mos2MO
There should be a 10 percent baseline on all foreign imports to negotiate better trade deals and level the playing field with international trade. This should also be used to increase domestic manufacturing and providing more jobs to Americans. These new trade deals would help places like the rust belt boom in manufacturing like it once did.
@B5GJ4GM2mos2MO
Yes, but there should be exceptions for smaller countries and governments that cannot sustain their economy with that reduction.
@B5CDKNX2mos2MO
I believe that tariffs are decent for the economy, and help boost sales of homeland products rather than imports but we should negotiate it better and see where it takes us in the future.
Depends on the shippment of the country, do they ship often? Are they a necessity? Can they negotiate should all be valid questions before imposing
@B584MFJ2mos2MO
No, it's just the government taking more money from everyone. Reason because it is just government taking 10% more from everyone. We will just pay 10% more on all goods and in turn paying more in taxes.
@B5767CL2mos2MO
Yes and No, We should definitely be more strict with other trading in countries but not to the extreme
Yes, this will allow the country to still be able to obtain profit from exportation of goods and services onto U.S. soil. Consider 10% on exports that are not essential too (essentials limited to: food, water, pharmaceuticals, etc).
@B54QVDB2mos2MO
Only put baseline tariffs on countries that have larger tariffs imposed on the United States, if the country does not have larger tariffs imposed on the United States, then a smaller baseline tariff could be imposed.
@B54H5FR2mos2MO
if that country has a tariff against us which is around or over 10% than an equal or greater tariff should be levied to secure national interests and negotiate more favorable global US trade
@B54DRR9 2mos2MO
Clarity and purpose and scope it is a lazy way of dealing with the problem and displays defensiveness when other more diplomatic options have not been tried
@B533RNZ2mos2MO
Tariffs can be used to protect specific industries as long as we are also trying to build a domestic manufacturing base through subsides and strict controls. tariffs do not in and of them selves build manufacturing
@B52GDRS2mos2MO
On one hand, we should implement reciprocal tariffs; on the other hand, we should formulate policies to encourage the return of manufacturing. With the current advancements in AI technology, the United States should be able to establish various low-labor manufacturing plants.
@B525DQD2mos2MO
Yes but not to close close allies or enemies that can lead to a possible war if that country is not that chill
@B4Z53NS2mos2MO
I think that while yes this will help our country become more self-sufficient, we need to not make our taxes on the imports so high.
@B4YFJWT2mos2MO
No, this will raise consumer prices and harm global trade, that’s why tariffs should only target specific countries with unfair practices.
@B4WVG322mos2MO
i think it should be if people have tariffs on us we should match what they have on us to them so say china has 50 percent on us we put 50 percent on them
@5C3VZZZAmerican Solidarity 2mos2MO
No, tariffs should be applied based on a product's position in the supply chain to support American manufacturing.
@B5H9MDV2mos2MO
Tariffs should be imposed but not on a basis of unfair trade practices, more so weed out unnecessary suppliers (that don't supply key supply chain goods or are not essential for lower income populations)
@B5GQTJV2mos2MO
Yes, and use it to negotiate better trade deals globally No, tariffs should only target specific countries with unfair practices
@B5DVBDN2mos2MO
No, the threat of tariffs are leverage for negotiations. Tariffs should not be applied equally, and they should only be applied if an acceptable trade agreement cannot be reached.
@Brandonnoe84Libertarian 2mos2MO
No, only small amounts on only manufactured goods on countries that meet our workers and human rights standards and environmental standards, those that do not should receive larger blanket tariffs. This will help create manufacturing jobs as well as lead to a global effort of reducing our environmental impact and eliminate human/worker's rights violations. We should look to get our allies on board with these tariff policies to further push other countries to improve the way of life of their people and to reduce the carbon footprint around the world.
@B4THKLS2mos2MO
No, tariffs should only be applied to specific goods and industries and be paired with subsidies for those specific native industries
@B4SR7LNProgressive2mos2MO
No, tariffs harm free trade and should never be implemented outside of moral reasons or protection of critical industries in developing countries
@B4SNFLHLibertarian2mos2MO
yes but they have to let small businesses and people and neighboring countries know in advance and it also depends on the interests of all countries and they have to make sure that low income people are not too disadvantaged
Only where a tariff would help make it fair for American companies to compete domestically ,& internationally.
No, this will raise consumer prices and harm global trade.
We should impose the same tariffs as imposed on us by other countries and increase tariffs to specific countries with unfair practices, such as child labor
@B5YRJFXIndependent24hrs24H
No, this will raise consumer prices and harm global trade and tariffs should only target specific countries with unfair practices
@B5YRJC9Independent24hrs24H
I struggle with this one because I see a lot of potential pros and cons to both sides, I think tariffs can be used to help boost American manufacturing, but with wisdom in order to not completely ruin relations and imports from other countries.
@B59TNFR2mos2MO
I think possible based on the crazy national debt that we have, but I dont beleive it needs other be on all countries.
@B59LT7S2mos2MO
Every country should get rid of tariffs; they are ridiculous, and I think that's why Trump is applying tariffs to shock everyone else, and give negotiation power to maybe start a trend of dropping tariffs.
He made a sacrifice of his likability for the betterment of our country, I love him. Great man.
@B4TP5M52mos2MO
@geometry dash While the intention behind a 10% baseline tariff might be to strengthen the domestic economy, careful consideration of the potential economic repercussions, both positive and negative, is essential. Policymakers should weigh the long-term impacts on consumers, industries, and international relations before implementing such a policy.
@B4W2YB52mos2MO
It should be made fair so if they tariff us 20% since we are the biggest consumer tariff them 25-30%
@B5TJPMG3wks3W
Yes – “Build up the ancient ruins” (Isaiah 61:4). A fair baseline helps revive domestic industry and protect national interest.
@B4TDCH52mos2MO
Start with a small tariff of 4% and increase it gradually annually so that it doesn’t have such a delirious effect on the economy.
@B55FLT82mos2MO
I could see an argument for it, but I'd generally say no. I'd need to do more research into tariffs, foreign policy, etc.
@B5HVCY42mos2MO
No Tariffs should not be used on countries like Japan, Korea or Thailand, but they should be used on countries like Israel and China.
No, but tariffs should be raised to a baseline of 7% to allow a more steady transition and raised higher to countries with unfair practices.
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