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Clashing over Commerce

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What’s it about?

A sweeping history of America's perpetual argument over trade, revealing how tariffs and commerce have shaped the nation's politics, regions, and identity from Hamilton to Trump.

You’ll learn

  • Trade policy reflects deep societal tensions
  • Protectionism vs. free trade is a recurring clash
  • Losers from trade need compensation
  • Each generation must rebalance openness and protection