Who will benefit from tariffs?

Mar 17, 2026
Mar 17, 2026
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Editor,

For decades, both parties promoted free-trade agreements like the North American Free Trade Agreement, promising broader prosperity. Instead, many middle-class communities saw factories close, jobs move overseas and wages stagnate.

(2) comments

Jorg Mar 18, 2026 8:20am

Whether or not Trump understands how tariffs work, at least it gives him something to talk about, letting him pretend he understands.

Terence Y Mar 18, 2026 8:48am

Good point, Mr. Torreano. It sounds like individual and/or class action lawsuits need to be filed against all companies who receive tariff refunds. If one believes consumers pay for tariffs, it is only fair consumers receive their fair share refunds, also.

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