Protectionism and Free Trade

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Ludwig von Mises

Marx didn’t see that many people were fighting, not for the interests of the proletariat, but for the principles of nationality.

William Hongsong Wang

According to Mises, economic nationalism "is incompatible with durable peace," and efforts to fan the flames of a trade war between the US and China are dangerous.

Patrick Newman

The origins of the Sherman Act provide an important reminder that politicians can be motivated by revenge, greed, hatred, jealously, and spite.

Ryan McMaken

From free trade to cutting welfare, here are four ways to improve immigration policy that don't make government more intrusive in our lives.

Ryan McMaken

So long as he uses a "national security" ploy, a president can raise taxes without so much as a debate in Congress. 

Carmen Elena Dorobăț

International trade hasn’t had a very good time lately. The outlook is bleak indeed, but it’s not the first time, nor will it be the last.

Ryan McMaken

Economic globalism — which is a wonderful thing — is something quite different from the highly suspect agenda of political globalism. 

Alasdair Macleod

Chinese plans for east Africa, the Indian Ocean, and a huge Eurasian trade zone make American tariffs a lessening problem for the Chinese state.

Andrew Moran

America's thriving energy sector has boomed in part thanks to inexpensive foreign steel.