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SuperJortendo said:

I know this thread isn't about tariffs, but can anyone explain how they're supposed to help the American economy?

It could only potentially do that if the countries targetted by them don't impose increased tariffs back at USA. But they do.
And even if they didn't, it wouldn't neccesarily improve the economy but rather benefit certain companies. Which doesn't always "trickle down" to the general public.