[StayTrue]

You could be right. There are stories about Trump voters being hurt by his cuts and still feel it’s for the greater good.

On the other hand some of these elections are won by narrow margins. Most Trump voters didn’t sign up for pain (not personally, they only voted to harm others). Pain may influence their votes in the future or motivate their legislators to contain the executive branch.

[FirmwareBurner]

Pain also brings the desire for revenge. So when you use a weapon against someone, don't be surprised when it will be used against you.

[pjc50]

Well, yes, that's why the EU is engaging in retaliatory tariffs in the first place. As is Canada.