Dirk Ehnts(@DEhnts):Reminder that the history of the US is a history of tariffs. The idea that "free trade" (=close to zero tariffs) is what made the US the economic super power of the world is obviously not true. It is about workers, land, increasing returns and energy + x. https://t.co/40umvJg7e1

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Dirk Ehnts@DEhnts

2026.08.03 15:16

Reminder that the history of the US is a history of tariffs. The idea that "free trade" (=close to zero tariffs) is what made the US the economic super power of the world is obviously not true. It is about workers, land, increasing returns and energy + x.