Mises Daily
Author:
H.A. Scott Trask
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In the spring of 2002, Bush signed into law a witches-brew of protectionist legislation designed to stifle foreign trade in the name of free trade. In March, he imposed various tariffs ranging from 8 to 30 percent upon imported steel. In May, he signed a $170 billion farm bill lavishing $10 billion of annual subsidies upon America ‘s already