Here is how you know Trump's logic is bad: assume he is right about the national security part, just assume, there are much better more targeted options to secure US production in key materials like specialty aluminum and steel alloys. This is about making a statement
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I don't know off the top of my head aluminum and steel tariffs, I would guess not bad for many reasons but if have to check. Where they really get you are the NTBs. Problem: given the broad nature of the move this isn't about correcting the problem
I think it depends on the product, but NTBs are CERTAINLY a huge problem for American companies in China, particularly in high-tech and IT. Agree with your point re: the broadness of the tariff relative to the relatively greater narrowness of the problem.
