[central_va]

Danny the Republicans started this free trade globalism insanity not the Democrats....

[DannyTN]

That is probably true.

I remember the early 80’s and Newt’s push for the free trade agreements.

I also remember Congressman Henry Hyde warning us about history and free trade devastating England’s industries.

Trump knows what a mistake free trade was. He’s pushing for reciprocal trade which is probably the best he can get right now. I think if he just put import tariffs in across the board, he would face a rebellion by both parties.

Still, anyone with half a brain should be able to see what has happened.

[Zhang Fei]

[Danny the Republicans started this free trade globalism insanity not the Democrats....]

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It’s gone back and forth. Republican industrialists were protectionists when they needed a respite from European competition. Democratic farmers in the South wanted markets in Europe and cheap imported products and equipment for their farms so they were free traders.

[AllAmericanGirl44]

Can you give any insight as to why Mark Levin has gone off the rails regarding this subject? Not the Koch brothers in particular but overall trade issues? Thanks