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Trump and the history of tariffs. With Doug Irwin

The Economics Show

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Strategic Use of Tariffs and Political Ambiguity

This chapter examines how former presidents Nixon and Trump utilized tariffs as a strategic tool in international relations. It explores the idea of 'strategic ambiguity' in trade negotiations and questions the true intent behind Trump's tariff threats.

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