EPISODE · Apr 20, 2025 · 44 MIN
The Tariff Debate: What’s Trump’s Angle? LBP E31
from The Liberty Brief Podcast · host Dr. Thomas V. Giordano, Robert Melso
Join Rob Melso and economic history expert Dr. Tom Giordano on this episode of the Liberty Brief Podcast as they discuss "The Tariff Debate: What’s Trump’s Angle?" Explore the history of tariffs in the U.S. from the Tariff of 1789 through the Civil War and the restrictive era, examining their purposes for revenue and protectionism and the contrasting views of historical figures like Alexander Hamilton and James Madison. Then, gain insights into Mark Levin's analysis of the Trump administration's tariff goals, focusing on the aim to break down trade barriers and achieve reciprocal trade, particularly concerning China's trade practices. Understand the arguments for and against tariffs throughout American history in this engaging discussion.It’s all based on the book - UnaLIENable: What it Really Means and Why it Matters by Dr Thomas Giordano https://amzn.to/3uUWVWKThe Liberty Brief podcast is dedicated to the understanding of our rights as American citizens and what was meant to be our inheritance by the founding generation of our country.The Liberty Brief podcast is dedicated to the understanding of our rights as American citizens and what was meant to be our inheritance by the founding generation of our country.
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Join Rob Melso and economic history expert Dr. Tom Giordano on this episode of the Liberty Brief Podcast as they discuss "The Tariff Debate: What’s Trump’s Angle?" Explore the history of tariffs in the U.S. from the Tariff of 1789 through the Civil War and the restrictive era, examining their purposes for revenue and protectionism and the contrasting views of historical figures like Alexander Hamilton and James Madison. Then, gain insights into Mark Levin's analysis of the Trump administratio...
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