The stated goal only matters insofar as it affects the policies that are created.
In 2018, it's a whole lot easier to avoid doing any manufacturing in the US than it is to avoid using any components made in China; and both approaches avoid the tariff as written.
If the goal is to bring back component manufacturing, they need to go back to the drawing board.
In 2018, it's a whole lot easier to avoid doing any manufacturing in the US than it is to avoid using any components made in China; and both approaches avoid the tariff as written.
If the goal is to bring back component manufacturing, they need to go back to the drawing board.