I still do not see their value.
I believe trade deals to be a vehicle established for the sole purpose of inflicting pain through sanctions.
Nothing else makes sense. Tariffs under the current philosophy will all ways depend on the person negotiating. Then they say, “well, best to make sure we have the right person negotiating…. our guy”. It is like they created a genre of diplomacy that is built on the same foundation as the stock market, speculation, and opinions of person or persons unknown.
Tariffs easily become scientific by setting the price at the gate for all countries. This shows a willingness to be civilized. Whereas Trump prefers to have his ass kissed. That is what your leader has been reduced to. You, average Joe Blow citizen is now kissing Trumps ass through the brown nose of your president.
“How does that make you feel”?
[if you do not fear God, then you should fear Donald Trump forcing airlines to charge ticket prices based on country of origin. you decide]