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Economists and Public Clash Over Free Trade Sentiment
1/10/2025
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Story summary
- Jason Furman highlighted a gap between economists and public sentiment on free trade at a San Francisco conference.
- While economists advocate for free trade, public support is lacking.
- This trend indicates a declining impact of economists on policy decisions.
- The election of Donald Trump, a proponent of tariffs, underscores this growing divide.
