Tariffs, Trade, and Political Disillusionment

This chapter examines the effects of international trade practices and tariffs on the American agricultural sector, emphasizing the disconnect between economic growth and democratic ideals in countries like China and Vietnam. It critiques the impact of globalization and free market policies on American workers while addressing the complexities of U.S. trade relations with Australia and Southeast Asia. The discussion calls for a reevaluation of elite perspectives on labor and trade, highlighting the need for informed and constructive dialogue regarding these pressing issues.