Everything You Need To Know About Tariffs
Ep. 283 w/ show notes
Ravi dives into the history and resurgence of tariffs in American politics with economic historian Phil Magness. From the Hamilton-Jefferson debates to the possible implications of Trump’s proposed tariffs, Ravi and Phil explore the complexities of tariffs as both economic tools and political weapons, how these policies have shaped America’s past, and what their resurgence means for the future.
The Problem of the Tariff in American Economic History, 1787–1934 (Cato Institute, 1/9/23)
The Truth about Tariffs (Independent Institute, 1/26/24)
From Apple to Starbucks, Western firms’ China dreams are dying (The Economist, 12/8/24)
How painful will Trump’s tariffs be for American businesses? (The Economist, 12/3/24)
Trump pledged more tariffs. We have no idea what they will do. (The Washington Post, 11/12/24)
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