Protectionism and Free Trade

Displaying 191 - 200 of 415
Trenton Hale

When he was president, Donald Trump raised tariff rates, promising it would revitalize American production. It was a costly boondoggle.

Joseph Solis-Mullen

President Biden's call for more protectionism isn't aimed improving the US economy. Instead, it is about creating a war-footing autarky.

Daniel Moule

President Biden's recent call to "buy American" is doomed to failure, just like all other protectionist schemes.

Gary Galles

Joe Biden likes taxes. So it should hardly be surprising that Biden has also embraced protectionism and is anti free-trade, which is fundamentally a pro-tax position. 

David Gordon

The US government's push for digital money does not aim to make transactions easier. Rather, it seeks the power to control money and the people that use it.

Marcos Falcone

Two nations famous for hyperinflation now look to create a common currency. Unless that currency is gold, this is a bad idea.