Tariffs versus Free Trade

Patrick Newman exposes tariffs as economic distortions that harm consumers and misallocate resources. Drawing on Austrian insights, he debunks protectionist myths and makes the case for free trade over government intervention.

Recorded at the Mises Institute in Auburn, Alabama, on July 22, 2025.

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