Romney was hurt because the economy picked up steam in the Fall of 2012, helping Obama's approval ratings. Romney's message about the lousy economy became less motivating. While it would be risky to try to comprehend the mind of Donald Trump, perhaps he is not sure his economic message is more potent than the immigration one.
Consumers paid for Trump-era tariffs. Tariffs reduce national economic output and make a naton worse off on net.
Romney was hurt because the economy picked up steam in the Fall of 2012, helping Obama's approval ratings. Romney's message about the lousy economy became less motivating. While it would be risky to try to comprehend the mind of Donald Trump, perhaps he is not sure his economic message is more potent than the immigration one.