In 1773 the Tea Tax was easily recognized as a trick to force colonists to buy the product of a single company whose inferior goods were overpriced. This led to rebellion and set off the 200 year decline of the British Empire, which was then at its peak.
Now, if you liked George III, you'll love Donald XLVII, whose tariff plan could have the same effect.
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