The tariffs are working - media and news outlets need headlines so tariffs, the “Trade War” is reported negatively. Tariffs are a long-term economic play to bring American industry back to the states. This is necessary to shield ourselves from a future currency bubble popping in China. Our economy must be self-sufficient to avoid being destroyed by global pressures when the Chinese bubble pops. Yes, tariffs do fall to the end-consumer in many scenarios. China doesn’t write a check to us. https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-trade-tariffs-explainer-idUSKCN1SB0UF Since the importer pays customs - deals are made then to drive prices down, prices to consumers are raised, or a combination of the two is used. The US dollar is stronger than most currencies - and US standards of living are high. This means US companies save money by importing foreign goods or outsourcing services. China has rebuilt their infrastructure by servicing our debt and capitalizing on the weak yuan, being our cheap labor. Manufacturers of many types use steel, many import from China. When a 25% tariff was imposed, everyone panicked. However, demand was basically level and the tariffs applied downward pressure on the price. The US produces steel, but it is more expensive due to labor costs. Once a tariff is levied on the Chinese steel, American companies, and some in other countries, had no incentive to use Chinese steel instead of American steel. Jobs have been sent overseas rapidly since the Bill Clinton presidency. Today, since American steel isn’t subject to the Trump tariffs, the manufacturers start buying American steel, which adds jobs here, adds tax revenue, and creates a stronger manufacturing base, domestically. What American company wouldn’t prefer domestic steel to imported steel anyway, especially if prices are level? The attached picture below shows that US steel imports are down and US steel production is up, as total consumption is up by a modest 1% i...