Tariffs are complex. It would be ideal to have free trade, but this should come with the condition that governments are not allowed to subsidize their exports. An idea to consider is that with tariffs in place, all collected funds should go to the SBA, enabling small businesses to borrow at favorable rates, thus allowing local manufacturers and growers to ramp up quickly. This would jumpstart our local economies and provide small businesses a competitive shot. Tariffs out of spite, without a solid plan behind them, are limited in effectiveness. But that's just one man's thought.