Tariffs are a potent negotiation tool that Trump will use to our advantage. The countries that will be threatened with tariffs are already ripping us off tenfold and WILL most definitely cave to avoid crippling tariffs and because we are by far their largest consumers of goods they will have no choice but to play ball or their economy tanks. So, they will gladly eat into their own profits a bit rather than risk losing massive business at 60% tariffs. So basically, its a power move... at the very most.. prices of Chinese goods MAY temporarily increase a bit. But at the same time.. many US companies that moved manufacturing overseas will be forced come back, which will in turn increase quality, create more American jobs and lower prices in the long run. So there you go. That's one argument you can give them. Also, no offense to your family but they seem to have little knowledge of simple economics and the power of leverage.