Douglas Irwin, Dartmouth professor, delves into the history of US trade policy, highlighting flawed logic behind tariffs, tariff engineering tactics, and trade tensions with Japan. He discusses pivotal moments like the Tariff Act of 1930 and the evolution of trade policy from NAFTA to Trump, offering insights for scholars studying trade history.

Douglas Irwin, a Dartmouth economics professor and author, teams up with Kimberly Klossing, UCLA's Chair of tax law, to unravel the complexities of tariffs. They delve into how tariffs function as import taxes that can inflate consumer prices. Historical perspectives reveal their ties to early American revenue needs and political debates. Their discussion highlights alternatives for supporting U.S. workers, advocating for tax reforms over tariffs, while also exploring the innovative strides in sustainability at Greentown Labs.

Douglas Irwin, an economist at Dartmouth College, discusses the history of US trade policy, including the flawed logic behind the Tariff Act of 1930 and creative tariff engineering tactics. The podcast covers trade tensions with Japan and China, Clinton's NAFTA success, and the importance of trade policy throughout American history.