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The Present Creates the Past

The Remnant with Jonah Goldberg

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The Tariff Trap: Inefficiency and Corruption in Trade Policy

This chapter critiques the reliance on tariffs as a funding source for government operations, highlighting their potential to harm trade and consumer prices. It explores the historical corruption linked to tariff policies and addresses the challenges posed by the complexity of managing tariff systems. Additionally, the discussion touches on the intersection of politics, finance, and cryptocurrency, raising concerns about ethical limitations and the prioritization of special interests over public benefit.

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