It will show them if folks stop buying Chinese because of it. For this to be effective though, it would certainly have to be a much larger tariff IMHO.
Although equally one could boost American business by subsidizing American companies, at least in conjunction with everything else. Small businesses that do well are either exceptional, or like, good at customer loyalty. I mean, I own two kabukis and I don't need two. I specifically got the second to subsidize a vape emporium that does do some manufacturing in house, and does a good job of it.
We can you know, "help ourselves" any time we wish. But no, it's all "I don't want to pay that for an atomizer!"
Well guess what a) the clone SUCKS (it really does, I got one out of curiosity) and b) if you don't buy American at least SOME of the time, there will be fewer and fewer jobs for your kids. Do you like, want that? I mean I don't. I understand business changing and all that but the states that do well with "at home" business are the ones that are "inviting" in the sense of tax subsidies, stating "We have a large portion of our state who has a decent education and wants to work for you!" and tax shelters an subsidies.
Want to know why so many health insurance companies are based out of Delaware and whatnot? Delaware makes it really inviting for them to "increase profit" by offering incentives.
And also, like, if we want to see countries remain countries, this sort of open free trade benefits NO ONE. If you are a globalist, then complain about the Chinese tariffs and how it will "cost you" more.
Actually over the long run, if a country wants to succeed it needs to keep some of its jobs at home. I am always willing to support an American based business if I can, and if their manufacturing is here, so much the better.
But, unless you want to put your 10 year olds to work on mods, and pay them 17 cents an hour, then you HAVE to accept that American companies must pay a living wage, and you will pay more and often that payment will like, pay off in that you get something more durable, etc.
For example I used to have a shoe addiction. I had lots of really poor quality shoes. The only shoes I wear these days are Dansco clogs, the clogs for the Health care worker and they cost a LOT. They also allow you to run around all day, and they last forever. And that, apart from a good quality sneaker, a good quality hiking boot, some cheap flip flops, and slippers and a few "dressy" shoes that are cheap, well that's all I need. IN NO WAY am I youthful enough to try to trick myself into thinking I can find a high heeled shoe worthy of purchase because if you wear those all day you are a masochist.
Even on freaking SHARKTANK like if I see an American manufacture business, if that business is like, "Marmalade in a Teddy Bear for those American kids who love Paddington Bear" well I'm like at least it's based HERE.
I am no economist but I will say this, the idea of jobs just going away here isn't the greatest and etc.
Anna
