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by tracker1 4193 days ago
Tariffs don't need to make foreign oil go away, only be strong enough to level domestic competition a bit. A $40/barrel tariff would still leave very low oil prices for imports, but at least allow for domestic competition... it isn't about totally squeezing a market out, only leveling some unfair trade practices that would hurt consumers/citizens in the long run.