
Reagan Library
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5:11 · 978K views · Oct 10, 2017
President Reagan's 1987 radio address on free and fair trade, in which he argues for free trade over protectionism.
Cited in tariff debates to show Reagan's own words against protectionism.
3 comments from Hacker News
If only the people responsible for the tariffs, who miss no chance to (miss)quote Reagan, would take the time to listen to his actual words regarding tariffs this video
Yes of course. What is your solution? "Warren Buffett Wants Higher Taxes For The Ultra-Rich, Including Himself — Says 'My Friends And I Have Been Coddled Long Enough" - [LINK] "Reagan's Radio Address on Free and Fair Trade on April 25, 1987" - this video
I feel like the state propping up a company isn't really "saving" it as far as actually competing goes. When it comes to tariffs and protectionism: this video