Tariffs alone won't save American manufacturing — here's what actually will

There's a Strategic Case for Tariffs

When the Supreme Court dealt President Trump's tariff strategy a blow in late February, he was undeterred. Now he is back at his old ways, imposing new duties on the importation of brand-name pharmaceuticals and certain metals. Those who wish that he would abandon his tariff agenda are understandably upset. At first glance, they appear to have the stronger argument. But there's a rationale for tariffs as well.

Tariffs alone won't save American manufacturing — here's what actually will

It's good to champion manufacturing. But steel tariffs raise input costs, the workforce pipeline is broken and supply chains can't be reshored overnight.