However, for commercial tariffs the picture is somewhat different.
The microscopes are not even on the list of products proposed for tariffs.
This pattern was clear in congressional votes for tariffs from 1860 until 1930.
Japanese trade officials have also said that voluntary restraint by China might remove the need for tariffs.
In years past, that would have led to calls for tariffs and bans.
Public support was great once again for protective tariffs.
The company need not ask for permission to raise or lower individual tariffs.
Rarely has a case for tariffs been so clear cut.
He mentioned in this respect internal support, market access for agricultural products and industrial tariffs.
International trade rules provide for tariffs to raise the price of dumped goods.