Tariff time: Free trade skepticism deeply rooted in US history

One of the more surprising developments in recent American politics has been the backlash against free trade. As recently as a decade ago, Democrats and Republicans alike generally favored free trade. But with the 2024 presidential election just days away, both Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Kamala Harris are leaning hard on protectionism. The Trump
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