Are Tariffs Good for American Workers?

Are Tariffs Good for American Workers? - LewRockwell

President Trump says that tariffs are good for American workers. He claims that because tariffs raise costs on products manufactured abroad, they will make it feasible for American firms to make these goods here. Economists who oppose tariffs argue that free trade is more “efficient” than protectionism, but what they ignore is that this alleged “efficiency” comes at the expense of American workers. We are Americans, and we should follow an “Amer…

Are Tariffs Good for American Workers?

Are Tariffs Good for American Workers? Trump claims that tariffs are needed for national security, but in fact, free trade encourages peaceful international relations. Llewellyn Rockwell Tue, 09/16/2025