For an alternative viewpoint, see “Counterpoint: Tariffs are Trumpian for Higher Prices.” Tariff advocates have three main arguments. One, they raise revenue. Two, they revive domestic industries. And three, they are a diplomatic negotiating tool. Not only do these arguments not stand on their own, they contradict one another. It’s true the government consumes lots of […]
Author Archives: Iain Murray
Iain Murray is vice president for strategy for the Competitive Enterprise Institute. He is the author of the book “The Socialist Temptation.” Murray wrote this for InsideSources.com.
