I think in January I read you as amplifying James_Miller’s point, giving “tariff and other barriers” as an example of something to slot into his “Government regulations” claim (hence why I thought my comment was germane). But in light of your new comment I probably got your original intent backwards? In which case, fair enough!
Trump was saying he would increase trade barriers, so current levels are not the point.
I think in January I read you as amplifying James_Miller’s point, giving “tariff and other barriers” as an example of something to slot into his “Government regulations” claim (hence why I thought my comment was germane). But in light of your new comment I probably got your original intent backwards? In which case, fair enough!