Some Americans welcome tariffs, others fear a recessionpublished at 19:47 British Summer Time 8 April
Nomia Iqbal
North America correspondent
Image source, BBC / Cai PigliucciTad works in an auto-repair shop
One of the reasons Trump has given for the tariffs is to see a revival of industrialisation to regions that have since long been forgotten.
Just east of Pittsburgh, a town once known for its thriving steel industry is now recognised for its natural beauty and industrial decay. Much of the area is rundown with dilapidated houses, old buildings with weeds growing on them and abandoned stores.
President Trump points to towns like these as an example of the impact of global trade and as places he wants to see boom again.
Tad, who owns an auto repair shop with his dad, tells the BBC he welcomes the tariffs.
“It’s definitely going to hurt for a little bit, but once it’s resolved, I think it’ll be over,” he explains.
But at a popular local diner – while there is similar support – some are not as optimistic, instead worried that the tariffs will make their lives tougher.
“You gotta protect yourself because I think we’re in for a recession really,” says Joe, adding he had to move stocks around.
