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#1697 The Trump World Order: Are we the Baddies?

Best of the Left - Leftist Perspectives on Progressive Politics, News, Culture, Economics and Democracy

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Manufacturing, Tariffs, and Political Complexity

This chapter explores America's historical relationship with manufacturing and industrial policy, focusing on the impact of tariffs and trade agreements. It critiques the economic shifts since the Reagan era and how Trump's administration navigated diverging political interests regarding international relations. The discussion further examines the implications of tax cuts and tariffs on national debt and the intertwined economies of the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.

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