I do understand that yes, but the tariff itself is placed on the consumer end.

Import tariffs raise the cost of imported goods. For many goods this reduces import volumes and lowers sales for exporters (the tariff’s intended effect). For goods without substitutes, imports continue, and firms often (depending on price elasticity, and competition) pass the higher input cost on to consumers as higher downstream prices rather than absorbing it.

Not my own but I liked how this seems to be the logic operating between Trump and his peers:

“Tax the americans, until the europeans comply.”

Happy cake day 🎂

Should’ve worn a suite to that JD Vance meeting.

The 16-page draft order, which is not dated but appears to be prepared for President Donald Trump’s signature, would dramatically upend the department if it is enacted — shuttering American embassies across Southern Africa and eliminating bureaus that work on issues like democracy and human rights, as well as international organizations like the United Nations.

I’m sure China and Russia thinks this is a very bad idea.

/s

Trump only invites the best people with this approach. People like him, who creates lots of jobs, and runs from the bills.