Don’t Call It Free Trade

Tags: Big Government, Bureaucracy and Regulation, Politics, Protectionism and Free Trade

06/13/2024 Connor O'Keeffe

According to an article in The Atlantic, Washington is turning away from its previous commitment to “free trade.” However, there never was a “free trade consensus” because Washington always has sought state-managed trade.

Original Article: Don’t Call It Free Trade

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