Yaron Brook Show Conversation with Scott Lincicome -- Trade & Tariffs | Yaron Brook Show
Jul 8, 2025
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Why does free trade still matter—and why are so many turning against it?
In this essential episode, Yaron Brook is joined by Scott Lincicome, one of today’s sharpest voices on trade, globalization, and economic policy. Together, they break down the resurgence of protectionism and make a compelling case for why free trade remains vital to prosperity in a globalized world. From Trump-era tariffs to bipartisan economic nationalism, this conversation cuts through the noise and delivers principled, fact-based clarity.
🔍 What You’ll Learn:
-- Why protectionism backfires—even on the people it’s meant to help
-- The myths driving today’s anti-trade sentiment
-- How to push back against the rising tide of economic nationalism
-- Why economic freedom and moral clarity go hand-in-hand
💬 Audience Q&A Highlights (50:36–1:24:00):The audience brought the heat in this Q&A!
- Will Trump really implement new tariffs—or back off to save face?
- Is the threat of tariffs just a political bluff?
- Should the U.S. impose tariffs on foreign films?
- Why do MAGA populists support Argentina’s free-trading President Milei?
- What’s the impact of eliminating the de minimis exemption?
- Could AI-driven automation replace coercive labor policies?
- Is the moral case for capitalism the key to winning hearts and minds?
- And... why is the U.S. one of the least globally integrated economies?
Plus: Elon Musk calls himself a socialist—say what?
👉 Don’t miss this timely and high-level conversation with Scott Lincicome, and stay tuned for a principled defense of capitalism and economic liberty.
đź“Ś Tune in now for sharp analysis and bold ideas!
👉 Subscribe for more content that challenges the status quo.
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Why does free trade still matter—and why are so many turning against it?
In this essential episode, Yaron Brook is joined by Scott Lincicome, one of today’s sharpest voices on trade, globalization, and economic policy. Together, they break down the resurgence of protectionism and make a compelling case for why free trade remains vital to prosperity in a globalized world. From Trump-era tariffs to bipartisan economic nationalism, this conversation cuts through the noise and delivers principled, fact-based clarity.
🔍 What You’ll Learn:
-- Why protectionism backfires—even on the people it’s meant to help
-- The myths driving today’s anti-trade sentiment
-- How to push back against the rising tide of economic nationalism
-- Why economic freedom and moral clarity go hand-in-hand
💬 Audience Q&A Highlights (50:36–1:24:00):The audience brought the heat in this Q&A!
- Will Trump really implement new tariffs—or back off to save face?
- Is the threat of tariffs just a political bluff?
- Should the U.S. impose tariffs on foreign films?
- Why do MAGA populists support Argentina’s free-trading President Milei?
- What’s the impact of eliminating the de minimis exemption?
- Could AI-driven automation replace coercive labor policies?
- Is the moral case for capitalism the key to winning hearts and minds?
- And... why is the U.S. one of the least globally integrated economies?
Plus: Elon Musk calls himself a socialist—say what?
👉 Don’t miss this timely and high-level conversation with Scott Lincicome, and stay tuned for a principled defense of capitalism and economic liberty.
đź“Ś Tune in now for sharp analysis and bold ideas!
👉 Subscribe for more content that challenges the status quo.
Show is Sponsored by
The Ayn Rand Institute https://www.aynrand.org/starthere
Energy Talking Points, featuring AlexAI, by Alex Epstein https://alexepstein.substack.com/
Express VPN https://www.expressvpn.com/yaron
Join this channel to get access to perks: / @yaronbrook
Like what you hear? Like, share, and subscribe to stay updated on new videos and help promote the Yaron Brook Show: https://bit.ly/3ztPxTx
Support the Show and become a sponsor:
/ yaronbrookshow or https://yaronbrookshow.com/ or / yaronbrookshow
Or make a one-time donation: https://bit.ly/2RZOyJJ
Continue the discussion by following Yaron on Twitter (https://bit.ly/3iMGl6z) and Facebook (https://bit.ly/3vvWDDC )
Want to learn more about Ayn Rand and Objectivism? Visit the Ayn Rand Institute: https://bit.ly/35qoEC3
#trade #trumpadministration #tariffs #SCOTUS #constitution #selfishness #egoism #capitalism #philosophy #Morality ​ ​#Objectivism​ #AynRand #politics
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/yaron-brook-show--3276901/support.