Should Christians support tariffs to protect domestic jobs?

The Bible does not offer a specific economic model like tariffs, but it provides principles that Christians must use to evaluate them: justice, care for the poor, and global stewardship. Tariffs—taxes on imported goods—are intended to protect domestic industries and jobs but can lead to higher prices for consumers (often hurting the poor) and retaliation that harms global trade. A Christian's support for such policies should be guided by a dual concern: balancing the stewardship of national economy with the ethical imperative to care for global neighbors and avoid economic practices that harm the most vulnerable.