Are you European? Because if are actually an American then you are just not operating in reality. I think after this most recent election result, we all need to take a step back and start thinking more realistically.

I am American. I operate in reality. The reality in which China imposes any and all kind of barriers on American businesses while we can't do the same.

That has to change.

Tariffs are one way to enforce fairness (similar labor/environment/subsidy conditions).

Also, cars being more expensive will increase demand for public transit, not all of which needs federal funding.

Unfair...? This is kindergarten logic to international trade

If you're aware of David Ricardo and the concept of "comparative advantage" then you'd know banning foreign companies only hurts the country in question

Ride public transportation. I do, and the train cars on my line are made in Japan

Japan is an ally and a democratic nation with much less unfair trade practices. So, not an issue.

Trump proposed blanket tariffs on all imported goods. Why shouldn't he be taken at his word?

Because he doesn’t have the power to do that.

Trump doesn't care about that[0][1]. Canada is also a democratic nation and ally, European countries as well, why the hell are you thinking that is being considered on how tariffs are going to be applied by Trump when he's been pretty clear about it?

From [0]:

> He has promised 10% to 20% duties on all goods coming into the United States, and 60% on Chinese imports.

I simply don't understand how some Americans developed this wishful thinking projection on what Trump will do based on what they want to believe he will do.

He's been pretty clear about introducing tariffs unto big allies because he doesn't comprehend that trade deficit doesn't mean Americans are losing money...

[0] https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2024/11/11/economy/tru...

[1] https://www.cfr.org/article/japan-braces-trump-20