President Donald Trump made clear his intent to levy a tariff on goods coming into the United States unless and until his various domestic demands were met. Naturally, the legacy media and a number of politicos were aghast at the possibility that the commander-in-chief would be willing to wield such a weapon. After all, if getting other countries to accede to demands were so simple and without consequence, wouldn’t everyone be doing it?
It seems that the 47th president is in a unique position politically. And it is this stand-alone quality – what some may call isolationist – that allows him to succeed in the tariff war where other politicians might fail. There are at least three major factors in how and why Trump holds all the cards.
It’s America First, Not Globalism
Trump’s next election is currently scheduled for never o’clock. No matter…
