Former President Donald Trump proposed using massive tariffs on countries that start wars as a means to achieve world peace, claiming this could be managed without military intervention. In a recent debate, Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris clashed over his tariff strategy, with Harris arguing that such tariffs would effectively act as a sales tax, raising everyday costs for American families by about $4,000 annually. Trump contended that these tariffs would not burden American consumers, but would instead be paid by foreign exporters, particularly China, asserting that his previous tariffs had generated billions for the U.S. economy. However, economists have cautioned that aggressive tariffs typically lead to increased prices for consumers. Meanwhile, recent trade data indicates that China's exports are rising due to manufacturers increasing shipments ahead of anticipated tariffs, while domestic demand remains weak. This scenario highlights the complexities and potential repercussions of ongoing trade tensions and proposed tariff policies.