Tariffs That Don’t Protect — They Destroy

Trump is once again playing the hero. The problem is, his shield is made of cardboard, and his sword strikes his own people.

Tariffs were supposed to be a weapon. A form of protection. A strong gesture against unfair competition and Chinese dominance.
At least that’s what Trump says — and what a large group of his loyal followers believes.
The problem is, this whole move of raising tariffs isn’t a fight for national interest. It’s cheap entertainment for the crowd. A spectacle. A show whose only goal is to gain applause. For himself. Not for the country.

That’s why it must be said out loud: behind every grand decision lies cold political calculation — not care for the citizen.

“America First” is a sham — it’s not about protecting citizens’ interests, but putting on a show for voters
Officially, Trump says tariffs are to “protect American workers and companies from unfair competition.”

The reality:

• Tariffs hit consumers because imported goods become more expensive.
• American companies relying on foreign components (e.g., tech firms) also lose.
• It’s a political move for elections, not an economic remedy. He pretends it’s “for the good of the country,” but in fact creates a fake war to look like a strong leader.

But that leader, instead of solving problems, only multiplies them.
The average American gets nothing — except a bill to pay.

Allies get hit by shrapnel — and that reveals a total lack of strategy
Who does Trump put on the tariff list?
Japan. South Korea. India. Brazil. Even… Germany.

In other words:

• Allies,
• Trade partners,
• Countries that stood by the US even during earlier absurdities.

And that’s the point — the US is losing credibility as a global partner.
This isn’t a “world power,” it’s a spoiled kid who threatens everyone around whenever things don’t go his way.

This isn’t strategy. It’s revenge. And revenge doesn’t build — it burns bridges.
Any partner who’s been hit once won’t reach out a second time.

Protectionism is a rusty weapon — and Trump pretends it’s a futuristic laser
Protectionism worked in the 20th century. Today, in a globally networked economy, it’s a sabotage tool.

Tariffs were meant to:

• “protect jobs” — but in reality, eliminate some of them,
• “stop China” — and the result? China bonded with Russia and BRICS, turning its back on the dollar.

Trump throws a wrench into the gears of the global economy — to show off, but in reality, he’s shooting himself (and the US) in the foot.

Any country can now manufacture anywhere, trade with everyone, and invest globally.
Tariffs aren’t a wall — they’re a trap for your own feet.

No one says out loud that this is a show for fools
This topic isn’t economics — it’s political marketing.
The media discusses it “seriously,” experts analyze the consequences…

But no one asks the simple question:
What’s the point?

It’s not about saving the economy. It’s about headlines.
It’s about “we beat China.”
It’s about “we blocked cheap imports.”
It’s about making the crowd cheer.

And the truth?
Products will be more expensive. Allies will be offended. American companies will suffer.
But Trump will gain +3% support from patriots in Texas — and that’s all he needs.

And that’s the biggest tragedy of this policy — that the global cost is paid by everyone, and the benefit goes to just one: the politician who can shout louder than he can think.

This is not an attack on Trump as a whole.
There are many areas where I agree with him — especially when it comes to independence, border security, and sovereign decision-making.
But this topic is a completely different story.
Here, I don’t see strategy — only political theater.
And that’s the part of his actions I’ve decided to examine under the microscope.