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Tariffs are back in the spotlight, but skepticism of free trade has deep roots in American history

  • Written by Erik Guzik, Assistant Clinical Professor of Management, University of Montana
Tariffs are back in the spotlight, but skepticism of free trade has deep roots in American historyNoted economic nationalist Alexander Hamilton.Douglas Sacha/Getty Images

One of the more surprising developments in recent American politics has been the backlash against free trade.

As recently as a decade ago, Democrats and Republicans alike generally favored free trade. But with the 2024 presidential election just days away, both Republican Donald...

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