I'm increasingly of the belief that free trade policies were popular in the United States because: 1. The expansion of communism was a serious threat 2. It was widely believed that the US was the greatest trading nation in the world. You want free trade if you're the best at it.
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Replying to @Molson_Hart
Historically they were not popular in the 19th century in northern usa when competing with the British. I think that supports your theory. (Im guessing youre talking about recently)
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Replying to @gsvigruha
This nation was built on tariffs, just like every other modern manufacturing nation (japan, germany, south korea, etc.)
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Replying to @Molson_Hart @gsvigruha
Great book on the topic. Hungary needs an ocean port.https://medium.com/@mike_95126/my-review-of-how-asia-works-by-joe-studwell-7376324d3815 …
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Replying to @Molson_Hart
The Hapsburg empire had one through modern day Croatia.
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Replying to @Molson_Hart @gsvigruha
Great soccer team too. Could hit two birds with one stone with that one.
12:09 PM - 17 Dec 2019
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