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The Resurgence of Tariffs in Economic Debate

In recent years, tariffs have risen back to the forefront of economic discussions, especially following Donald Trump's ascent to the U.S. presidency. Employing tariffs both as negotiation tools and remedies for various economic issues, Trump’s approach harkens back to the 19th century—a time when tariffs were the cornerstone of American trade policy. This historical perspective raises an intriguing question: if tariffs benefited the U.S. economy in the past, could they do so once again?