Free Trade
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The Costly Illusion of Protection
Tariffs, like all taxes and price controls, destroy the communication signals between producers consumers, and investors. Malinvestment inevitably follows.
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The Frozen North – Canada’s Economic Stagnation
Canada’s GDP is climbing, but per capita it’s actually fallen since 2018, as regulations and red tape tie up the economy.
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Even Tariff Supporters Say Trump’s Trade War Is a Disaster for Americans
Unions, progressives, and populists agree: targeting Canada and Mexico is “chaotic,” “ineffective,” and will “cause unnecessary economic pain.”
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Tampering with Trade is a Fool’s Game
Preferential trade terms, like other non-tariff barriers, distort markets and shackle economic growth.
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A Brief History of the Panama Canal
The US took over a bankrupt French project, backed an independence movement, and paid a $25 million ransom to get the marvel finished.
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Tariff Turmoil: The Economic Risks of a Global Trade War
A prolonged trade war would be a disaster for the global economy. The consequences would be severe — and self-inflicted.
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Do Reciprocal Tariffs Double-Down on Protectionism, or Promote Free Trade?
Free trade is the optimal outcome, and unilateral free trade remains beneficial even in the face of foreign tariffs.
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A ‘Clean Energy Race’ With China? Only If You Ignore The Coal.
China uses more coal than any country in the world and is increasing production fast. The “renewables race” is fear-driven fantasy.
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Crafting a Crisis: The Unseen Impact of Tariffs on Artisans at Home
Tariffs raise prices on specialty materials, making many all-American handicrafts difficult to produce. Small businesses suffer.
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Debunking the Three Best Arguments for Tariffs
Tariffs can’t bring back jobs and raise significant revenue at the same time. In fact, they’re unlikely to do either.
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The Costly Illusion of Protection
Tariffs, like all taxes and price controls, destroy the communication signals between producers consumers, and investors. Malinvestment inevitably follows.
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•
The Frozen North – Canada’s Economic Stagnation
Canada’s GDP is climbing, but per capita it’s actually fallen since 2018, as regulations and red tape tie up the economy.
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•
Even Tariff Supporters Say Trump’s Trade War Is a Disaster for Americans
Unions, progressives, and populists agree: targeting Canada and Mexico is “chaotic,” “ineffective,” and will “cause unnecessary economic pain.”
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•
Tampering with Trade is a Fool’s Game
Preferential trade terms, like other non-tariff barriers, distort markets and shackle economic growth.
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•
A Brief History of the Panama Canal
The US took over a bankrupt French project, backed an independence movement, and paid a $25 million ransom to get the marvel finished.
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•
Tariff Turmoil: The Economic Risks of a Global Trade War
A prolonged trade war would be a disaster for the global economy. The consequences would be severe — and self-inflicted.
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•
Do Reciprocal Tariffs Double-Down on Protectionism, or Promote Free Trade?
Free trade is the optimal outcome, and unilateral free trade remains beneficial even in the face of foreign tariffs.
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•
A ‘Clean Energy Race’ With China? Only If You Ignore The Coal.
China uses more coal than any country in the world and is increasing production fast. The “renewables race” is fear-driven fantasy.
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•
Crafting a Crisis: The Unseen Impact of Tariffs on Artisans at Home
Tariffs raise prices on specialty materials, making many all-American handicrafts difficult to produce. Small businesses suffer.
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•
Debunking the Three Best Arguments for Tariffs
Tariffs can’t bring back jobs and raise significant revenue at the same time. In fact, they’re unlikely to do either.