President Trump putting Chinese exports on hold

The criticism of President Trump’s tariff war continues to grow. The attacks are mostly centered around the American consumer. I understand the concern. I don’t want the prices at the checkout to be any higher than they absolutely need to be. I enjoy a good bargain as much as anyone. But consumer thinking is short term. Could our President actually be looking out for the long term best interests of our nation?

A few years ago, I was asked to list the most serious problems facing our country. First on my list was our growing debt; closely followed by the increasing exportation of wealth. Wealth...