Big shift in using tariffs for non-trade policy (Mexico) is that it signals internationally that they can be used at-will for any issue. This means int’l markets will shift demand to countries with more stable trade policies https://nyti.ms/2QkkHqh
This will either directly hurt farmers (and others) via permanent damage to access to those markets (profits) or it turns short-term ‘emergency’ subsidies for farmers into longer term ‘permanent’ subsidies. #TxSen