Before the income tax was ratified in 1913, the U.S. government funded itself the old-fashioned way - almost entirely through tariffs. For over a century, duties on foreign goods weren’t a last resort—they were the default. Now, in a global economy where everything from lettuce to lithium is imported, the word "tariff" triggers panic in boardrooms and headlines across cable news.And this month? That panic is starting to look justified. Markets have swung wildly. Smaller nations are blinking and falling in line with Trump’s tariff threats. But China and a handful of economic powers are digging in. This standoff could drag on for months—and if it does, the impact won’t just hit portfolios. It’ll hit paychecks. It’ll hit grocery prices. And come November, it could hit the ballot box.

Here’s the reality: if this strategy works, it could rewire global trade in America’s favor. But if it backfires, working families will be left holding the bag—and Republicans will get crushed in the midterms.

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To help us break this down, we’re joined by Ron Dodson—someone who actually understands the mechanics behind tariffs, the fragility of modern markets, and what’s really at stake in this economic tug-of-war. Let’s get into it.

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