Leno Says Tariffs Threaten U.S. Access to New Technology

Jay Leno criticized tariffs, arguing that restricting imports could deprive Americans of access to new technology. He said a historic advantage of the United States was being able to buy goods that were restricted elsewhere. Leno warned that a policy of building trade barriers could leave the U.S. with old technology while other countries expand. He also attributed the country’s past progress to the absence of tariffs. This is Leno’s view, not an established assessment of the effects of any specific tariff policy.