In the world in which we live, no one is ever responsible for anything.

Of course, we already know who is going to pay for this because ole joe has already told us.

• Inevitability

Now if we had a leader, he would agree that they are not responsible.
However unannounced tariffs would be imposed on every ship currently in and arriving any ports. Unable to pay? That ship doesn't need to leave.
Trying another shipping service to provide transportation? They can pay.
I Know!
Send Hunter.
He can get a check for the "Big Guy".

Come on Man, it's an election year Joe needs to buy some votes.