How do export Tariffs affect business negatively? It creates unfair competition.
No matter how you try to slice it or dice it this is NOT a fair deal and HAS had a negative affect on U.S. based business. This imbalance is NOT difficult to understand.
Tariffs are only one problem. China has other unethical business practices that go much further. Rebating, Drawbacks, Theft of intillectual property, Price cutting. Most of these are directly related to Tariffs.
These unscupulious trade practices have been allowed for decades and NO ONE has done anything. Potesters want to keep it status quo.
Everyday you get punched by a bully on the playground. One day you punch him back. You are now the bad guy? Other stundents demanding you be sent to the Principals office. Yes, it's that simple!