Letter: The stupidity of tariffs

Published: 02-14-2025 5:23 PM

 

Can someone explain how the voodoo economics of President Trump’s tariffs is going to improve inflation and put an end to illicit drugs in our country? We lost the war on drugs decades ago, and a first grader would be able to tell you putting tariffs on goods during extremely high inflation is just plain stupid. Wake up, people.

Jon Paul

Alton Bay

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