He dropped by Plain Talk ahead of that speech to talk about some of the economic issues pressing on North Dakotans. ADVERTISEMENT"Tariff is another word for tax, and when you impose a tax, you are imposing a barrier of sorts between buyer, seller, producer and consumer," Forbes said. "Republicans should not be in favor of tax increases," he told us. If you want to participate in Plain Talk, just give us a call or text at 701-587-3141. To subscribe to Plain Talk, search for the show wherever you get your podcasts or use one of the links below.