Tariffs haven't changed manufacturing, blowing up boats in South America hasn't stemmed the tide of drugs or their prices, starting a war with Iran has accomplished nothing but making life more expensive and getting soldiers killed. I don't think Trumps ideas are working.
Steve RattnerTrump's tariffs have failed to bring about the manufacturing export boom he promised. Consumers and businesses have been hit hard — but the U.S. trade deficit was $73 billion in June, pretty much the same as the monthly average during Biden's last year.