RW Johnson: Trump’s ignorance of economics ensures Golden Age boast is hollow

RW Johnson: Trump’s ignorance of economics ensures Golden Age boast is hollow

Trump’s tariffs revive outdated mercantilist policies.
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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  • Trump's tariffs revive outdated mercantilist economic theories.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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