Trump's tariffs are taxes on Americans

President Trump’s “Make America Great Again” campaign promise to voters meant that he would grow the economy, increase wealth and prosperity for families, and ensure the U.S. was competitive.

For the most part he’s succeeded. In his first 18 months in office, Trump has kept his promise through a combination of pro-growth, pro-family tax reform and deregulation. The unemployment rate is at a 17-year-low, and the economy has grown by nearly 3 percent over the past year. Manufacturers have recorded record-high levels of business optimism and are planning to invest and hire more workers.