The Case For Tariffs | Oren Cass on Why Globalization Has Mostly Been Bad, And The Need To Redress Unbalanced Trade
Monetary Matters with Jack Farley
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Navigating Trade Tariffs and Strategic Decoupling
This chapter examines the implications of tariffs, particularly regarding China, and the urgent need for a strategic decoupling from Chinese trade practices. It critiques outdated assumptions about free trade amid shifting political and economic dynamics and draws historical parallels to inform contemporary policies. The discussion also highlights the complexities of U.S. trade strategies under differing administrations and the relationship between financial markets and national interests.
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