The People's Forum: The whole point of the tariffs

is too bring back low paid manufacturing jobs to the US. When the service industry has been the main driver of growth in the US since the 80's, hence a massive employer

It's completely insane, delusional and idiotic.

Trump and his administration of tards seem to think that just introducing or raising tariffs will magically make every businesses that exports to America or imports materials, will just magically set up their manufacturing plants in Murica or start paying more for their materials from american companies overnight. The reality is it could take a decade. By which time the US economy has collapsed and a brand new great depression hits the country.

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understanding any of it, I had a look for some clarity. I have no idea if this is pertinent but I'm sure I'll soon find out:

The United States is the 2nd largest goods exporter in the world, behind only China. U.S. goods exports to the world totaled $2.1 trillion in 2022, up 17.5 percent ($307.3 billion) from 2021. Canada was the largest purchaser of U.S. goods exports in 2022, accounting for 17.3 percent of total U.S. goods exports. The top five purchasers of U.S. goods exports in 2022 were: Canada ($356.5 billion), Mexico ($324.3 billion), China ($150.4 billion), Japan ($80.2 billion), and the United Kingdom ($76.2 billion). U.S. goods exports to the European Union 27 were $350.8 billion.

Goods Imports
The United States is the largest goods importer in the world. U.S. goods imports from the world totaled $3.2 trillion in 2022, up 14.6 percent ($413.7 billion) from 2021. China was the top supplier of goods to the United States, accounting for 16.5 percent of total goods imports. The top five suppliers of U.S. goods imports in 2022 were: China ($536.3 billion), Mexico ($454.8 billion), Canada ($436.6 billion), Japan ($148.1 billion), and Germany ($146.6 billion). U.S. goods imports from the European Union 27 were $553.3 billion.