Tariffs and Trade: Unpacking Economic Policies

This chapter explores the complex effects of tariffs on businesses and the economy, highlighting concerns over market volatility and potential job losses. Through a personal story of a small business owner, it critiques assumptions about the benefits of tariffs and examines their unintended consequences for American consumers and industries. The discussion also addresses the contradictions within trade policies during the Trump administration, emphasizing the need for a nuanced understanding of global economic dependencies.