By imposing tariffs, Trump hopes to restore American industries, jobs, and economic independence. Many of his critics say that this is an impossible dream. They believe that there is no way back for many American industries, and they share a globalist vision of a world in which there are no boundaries to economic activity and growth.

Who is right? On Trump’s side you find displaced American workers, America first patriots, and conservative traditionalists. On the other side you have academics, the mainstream media, and powerful international businesses and organizations

To achieve his aims President Trump has thrown a wrench into the mechanism of the world’s economic order. The result will be a period of chaos and readjustment. How long will this last? No one knows. The real question is whether or not the American public will put up with the disruptions long enough for Trump to achieve his objectives.