Tariffs are back in the spotlight, but skepticism of free trade has deep roots in American history
- Written by Erik Guzik, Assistant Clinical Professor of Management, University of Montana
Noted economic nationalist Alexander Hamilton.Douglas Sacha/Getty ImagesOne of the more surprising developments in recent American politics has been the backlash against free trade.
As recently as a decade ago, Democrats and Republicans alike generally favored free trade. But with the 2024 presidential election just days away, both Republican Donald...







