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Green Tariffs

The prospect of “green tariffs” answers a longstanding complaint about global free trade and, at the same time, promises to level the playing field for American workers.  According to The Economist, France and certain American senators want to talk up … Continue reading

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President Pushed Leftward

This week’s Economist agrees with Jeremiah that the Chinese tire tariff was a bad call.  The Economist, which had endorsed President Obama, now calls him a “weak president being pushed leftward.”  Even National Socialist Radio, picking up the topic, chose … Continue reading

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Bad Call On Chinese Tires

President Obama made a poor decision to raise tariffs and lock Chinese tires out of our market. This is not a good time to start a trade dispute with China. The president should certainly protect American jobs, but we have … Continue reading

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