SurveyTariffs Yes, Deficit No: Readers Weigh In on Economic NewsEpoch Times readers strongly support most of President Trump’s tariff strategy but are concerned about the looming federal deficit.CopyFacebookXTruthGettrLinkedInTelegramEmailListenSaveBy Lawrence Wilson|July 19, 2025Updated:July 19, 2025President Donald Trump has announced 30 percent tariffs on imports from Mexico and the European Union, effective Aug. 1.There’s more brewing here than another round of tariffs.