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Why We Can't Have Nice Things: The Ghosts of Protectionism Past

Why We Can't Have Nice Things

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The Hidden Catacombs of US Trade Policy

US tariffs are hidden, but they can be a lot of money for the government. Cheap shirts carry tariffs 10 times higher than expensive ones. The US is the only country in the world that taxes women more than men on underwear. We'll talk later about how we might fix this spectacularly unfair system - but first you need to understand it.

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