Many conservatives have embraced a big government philosophy that rejects free trade and supports various types of protectionism. Yet, on claim after claim, protectionist arguments fall short. The overwhelming economic evidence shows that protectionism hurts American businesses and consumers alike.
For instance, protectionists argue that the United States can’t compete with countries that pay far below domestic wages and that tariffs will solve the problem. It’s also a common refrain that “the United States doesn’t make anything anymore.” Alas, it’s just not true.
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