
The National Security Externality Can’t Justify Recent Tariffs
National security may justify some kinds of tariffs—in theory. In practice, it’s another story.
Contributor, Liberalism.org
Adam A. Millsap is a Senior Economist and Program Officer at Stand Together Trust, where he works to expand economic opportunity by supporting social entrepreneurs addressing America’s biggest problems. He has written for a variety of outlets on topics such as housing policy, labor markets, tax policy, and trade. He earned his Ph.D. in economics from Clemson University and has taught economics at George Mason University, Florida State University, and Johns Hopkins University.
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National security may justify some kinds of tariffs—in theory. In practice, it’s another story.
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