Trumps Liberation Day tariff blitz:Letters to the Editor April 4, 2025

The primary purpose of President Trump’s tariffs is to protect domestic industries by encouraging consumers to purchase locally made products, ultimately leading to more jobs (“World War Fee,” April 3).While Trump’s tariffs may cause an initial sting, they will stabilize over time and strengthen domestic industries.As production increases, so will job opportunities across various sectors.We must allow these tariffs to take effect — they will work, and our economy will grow as a result.Rob JohannQueensHistory will likely remember this presidential era for its protectionism, isolationism and nativism.

Rather than strengthening our economy, tariffs are pushing us down the road to economic disaster.Matthew BriefManhattan“To tariff or not to tariff, that is the question”: Brilliant minds may differ on the issue, but the left and the delusional Democrats oppose anything associated with Trump.They question his intellect, yet his election victory affirms that the American people believe in his policies.

With a proven track record, he deserves the opportunity to execute his plan.Peter CooperBronxvilleIt is not surprising that four Republican senators finally said “enough is enough” and voted against President Trump’s tariffs on Canada.Rather than using tariffs as an effective business tool to promote American-made production and job creation, he has applied them punitively to longtime allies like Canada and Mexico.While I strongly support his swift actions on border security, he has missed an opportunity to create a fairer tariff system.By making the issue personal rather than economic, he risks undermining the very success of his administration.Anthony ScroWhitestoneI am disappointed; this was apparently the greatest day in American history.

Did Trump forget about World War II? Those heroes didn’t fight for tariffs.Raymond ManganoBrooklyn Subscribe to our daily Post Opinion newsletter! Please provide a valid email addres...