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The Libertarian: Trump, Trade, And China

Are tariffs a necessary evil when it comes to stopping Chinese predation?

The LibertarianMay 22, 2019
The Libertarian: Trump, Trade, And China

Richard Epstein considers whether Donald Trump has correctly assessed the threat from Chinese trade practices, analyzes whether widespread tariff increases are an effective tool to combat them, and explains why he reluctantly prefers Trump’s economic policies over those that may have emerged from a more conventional Republican president.

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Richard A. Epstein

Richard A. Epstein

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