you could target the tariffs instead of a blanket tariff so that the domestic private sector in priority sectors can be built up with less competition from imports without causing general price increases.

or you could provide subsidies so the domestic goods are more competitive.

or better yet, state owned enterprises so the capitalists don't get free Government money (directly anyway). the state can price it competitively.

its really their choice, yea some neolibs would scream communism but the US can have imports and domestic production/jobs.

or you can destroy amerikkka with 500% tariff so that China is forced to sell goods to itself and other countries.