I have a lifelong friend who is conservative, and he was scratching his head why Trump is "Effing with Canada!" he also said he was talking with some other friends and they just don't get it. I explained to him Canada has had punitive tariffs on US goods for decades, that USA has a serious trade deficit with Canada and that Canada would probably fain economically if there was a level playing field.
Is response was: "I had no idea!"
President Trump needs to clearly make his case to millions of uneducated Americans who don't have a clue how many counties are taking advantage of USA
Every explanation is essentially at the mercy of the lowest common denominator.
And for a lot of people. They literally will not be able to understand the idea. Even if you break it down with Crayons and pictures.
As he’s explained it repeatedly. It’s just that few people care to listen. Many have to have it filtered through a friend/media outlet/influencer of choice who can break it down in a way that eventually clicks. Otherwise it doesn’t make sense. Even if they get it directly from the proverbial horses mouth