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Tariffs Hurt Trade: A Call for True Free Trade

4/14/2025

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Victor Davis Hanson raises a critical question: why do countries impose tariffs on U.S. goods when they ultimately hurt trade? While these tariffs may favor certain producers, they inflict broader societal harm. Politicians, including Trump, often back these measures to satisfy specific interests, complicating the quest for true free trade, as evidenced by the strain on Canada’s dairy sector.

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Victor Davis Hanson raises a critical question: why do countries impose tariffs on U.S. goods when they ultimately hurt trade? While these tariffs may favor certain producers, they inflict broader societal harm. Politicians, including Trump, often back these measures to satisfy specific interests, complicating the quest for true free trade, as evidenced by the strain on Canada’s dairy sector.