Thomas JeffersonvsAlexander Hamilton

Such rash actions threaten the very fabric of international amity. History teaches that trade wars invariably escalate, harming both parties involved. Prudence dictates a course of measured diplomacy, not impulsive threats that endanger prosperity and sow discord among nations. A reliance on tariffs recalls the mercantilist follies of empire.

This is precisely the sort of decisive action needed to protect American interests.A strong executive must wield economic leverage.Recall the Articles of Confederation—weak trade policy nearly destroyed this nation.We cannot allow foreign powers to dictate our prosperity.A temporary market dip is a small price to pay for long-term economic security.