Tariffs are an economically costly, revenue-raising tax on American consumers. Relief from the IEEPA tariffs will benefit American consumers, but risks remain that the administration will pursue similar levies through other statutory authorities.

The Maritime Action Plan promotes additional subsidies and restrictions to bolster commercial shipbuilding. But addressing the country’s maritime challenges requires a different policy recipe. 

Politically motivated terrorism is a small threat regardless of the ideological motivations of the attackers.