Tariff Men: A History of the US in Tariff Controversies

In this episode, I tell the history of the US through the history of controversial tariff policies, and I examine speculation about the motivations behind Trump's disastrous tariff hikes. For an easy and effective way to make a political impact, visit ⁠5calls.org⁠ and make your voice heard. Specifically, see the site's guidance for ⁠ demanding Congress Stop Trump’s Tariffs and Reclaim Trade Authority. Get 3 months of premium wireless service for $15 bucks a month at ⁠MintMobile.com/Blindness⁠ Check out ⁠the show merch⁠, perfect for gifts!  ⁠Pledge support on Patreon to get an ad-free feed with exclusive episodes!⁠ ⁠Check out my novel, Manuscript Found!⁠ Find a transcript of this episode with source citations and related imagery at ⁠www.historicalblindness.com⁠. Direct all advertising inquiries to ⁠[email protected]⁠. Visit ⁠www.airwavemedia.com⁠ to find other high-quality podcasts! Some music on this episode was licensed under a Blue Dot Sessions blanket license at the time of this episode's publication. Tracks include "Cicle DR Valga," "The Gran Dias." "Delicates," "Cicle Deserrat," "Black Ballots," and "Starlight Corps." Additional music, including "Remedy for Melancholy," is by Kai Engel, licensed under Creative Commons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices