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RW Johnson: Trump’s ignorance of economics ensures Golden Age boast is hollow
Trump’s tariffs revive outdated mercantilist policies.
Key topics
- Trump's tariffs revive outdated mercantilist economic theories.
- U.S. trade deficits persist due to fiscal deficits and full employment.
- Tariffs risk stagflation and harm U.S. industries, supply chains, and farmers.
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By RW Johnson
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