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How America learned to love tariffs

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🗞️ Driving the news: Congressman Jared Golden introduced a bill proposing a 10% tariff on all imports to the U.S., reflecting a shift in political attitudes toward tariffs
Once considered outdated, protectionist measures like tariffs are now gaining support across party lines, signaling broader acceptance of economic nationalism
Golden’s proposal echoes Donald Trump’s previous calls for universal tariffs

🔭 The context: Tariffs, historically viewed as a last-resort policy, have re-entered mainstream U.S. politics, largely driven by concerns about job losses, trade deficits, and competition with China
Protectionism is increasingly seen as a way to bolster domestic industries and address economic vulnerabilities, reshaping U.S. trade policy discussions

🌍 Why it matters for the planet: Tariffs can disrupt global supply chains, increasing production costs and potentially slowing international cooperation on sustainability initiatives, including green technology deployment

⏭️ What's next: The rise of bipartisan support for protectionism could signal a shift in future U.S. trade policy, potentially leading to more tariffs and strained trade relations with key partners like China and the EU

💬 One quote: "Tariffs, long seen as an obsolete tool of economic policy, have gained respectability across much of the political spectrum in America"

📈 One stat: Jared Golden’s bill proposes a 10% tariff on all U.S. imports, a rare and sweeping approach to protectionism

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