This article discusses the implications of President Trump’s steel and aluminum tariffs, highlighting the ongoing threats to American democracy as more pressing than individual trade policies.
Amidst his administration’s protectionist measures, such as the 50% tariffs, the article argues that Trump’s consolidation of power poses a greater risk to the republic than economic repercussions. It also notes the absence of genuine resistance from Congress and examines Elon Musk’s political maneuvers in response to the changing landscape of trade policy and its effects on Tesla’s market position.