Morons believe tariffs are effective

Trump's "negotiations" aren't victories.  They're humiliating capitulations resulting from self-destructive tactics.

Here are two "justifications" for anti-trade tariffs. People who are dumb enough to vote for Trump believe this kind of silliness, as I'll explain in two sentences after this summary: 

1. Reduce U.S. trade deficit: The trade deficit stood at $122.6 billion in February 2025, with exports of $278.5 billion and imports of $401.1 billion. The non-baseline tariff rates were calculated based on a country-by-country trade deficit, attempting to fill in gaps on an individual country basis. The 10% baseline tariff applies to all countries, regardless of their trade deficit, even for countries with a trade surplus, such as Australia.
2. Collect U.S. tax revenues and reduce the U.S. budget deficit: The tariffs aim to collect tax revenues and reduce the U.S. budget deficit, which stood at $1.83 trillion in 2024. Estimated annual tariff revenues range from $300 billion to $600-700 billion annually over the next decade, according to the Tax Policy Center and White House trade adviser Peter Navarro, respectively. However, tariffs alone may not be sufficient to fill the gap, especially if lower estimates are accurate. In addition, the tax cuts/extensions approved by Congress as part of the 2025 budget reconciliation plan may further increase the deficit.

Why is this bullshit?  Simple—because Trump is doing this so he can convince himself that he's a tough guy. Look at the "deals" with England and China so far (or his farce about NAFTA during the first prison term). 

CAPITULATION. You're a wimp, Don.  Go back to bankrupting your partners and suppliers, where you belong. I wouldn't be caught dead in a room with you.