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A Silver Lining, but… – Econlib

Last updated: April 4, 2025 12:37 pm
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On April 2, President Donald Trump enacted a set of customs tariffs on imported goods that, according to various estimates, are projected to elevate the average U.S. tariff rates beyond the levels seen during the notorious Smoot-Hawley tariffs of 1930. As noted in a recent article by The Economist, these tariffs function as a tax on American consumers, typically resulting in increased prices for everyday goods. This development is expected to have a pronounced effect on the cost of living, particularly for lower-income Americans, many of whom were part of Trump’s voter base. Additionally, this move may provoke retaliatory measures from foreign governments, further complicating the situation and neglecting the plight of low-wage workers in countries like Vietnam, who produce the affordable products that American consumers rely on.

Yet, amidst the economic turbulence that these tariffs could unleash, there exists a potential silver lining. If Trump fails to quickly reassess his strategies or is not pressured to do so, this episode could serve as a stark reminder of the long-standing economic principle that mercantilism tends to harm the majority. Such a realization might foster a renewed appreciation for consumer sovereignty and free enterprise, which are the cornerstones of trade, prompting a pushback against governmental overreach and authoritarian tendencies.

However, this hopeful outlook may be overly optimistic. One alarming scenario is that Trump could collaborate with Congress to exacerbate the deficit and public debt by subsidizing struggling American businesses, akin to the relief checks issued during the COVID-19 pandemic. Such measures would only delay the inevitable reckoning as investors come to the uncomfortable conclusion that the American economy is on shaky ground.

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Worse yet, Trump has a knack for deflecting blame. If he chooses to scapegoat greedy corporations, “enemies of the people,” or foreign entities, history suggests that we might witness a familiar, troubling pattern. Autocratic leaders have often resorted to diverting public attention from domestic crises by engaging in military conflicts, rallying the populace around a banner of misplaced patriotism.

Even if only a fraction of these potential outcomes materializes, a darker cloud could loom over the horizon. Economic illiterates and collectivist thinkers might persist in their belief that Trump’s administration embodies economic freedom and individual liberty. In their misguided reasoning, they may cry out, “If this is liberty, give me serfdom!” and clamor for a “strong leader” to rescue them. Future historians may scrutinize the role played by those who, in their attempts to downplay the Left’s failings, inadvertently paved the way for authoritarianism.

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