That is exactly how. When money is around, everybody in D.C. Will want some.I am thinking environmentalist groups in particular, but I am certain there are others. Yeah, I know and its why I don't like the idea of protectionism, but I think its called for in this case to protect our future here. But hopefully a conservative would be in charge and that money would be put back into the exploration of our shale-oil If tarriffs are introduced, it will push the price of domestic higher. They will get more money and higher profits on the oil. Don't see why we would need to put any money in exploration. National debt, to me is better. With the caveat of Balanced Budget amendment.