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Do We Need Tariffs?

Traditionally, it was manufacturers who pressed for tariffs and other barriers to trade; in recent years, Mr. Jasinowski tells us, most of them have seen the light, whereas the unions and their friends "for reasons that are not altogether clear ... have chosen to protect the status quo." An energetic discussion of the history and theory of free trade, and why we need to do better than 2 1/2 per cent growth.

English
  • Originally Aired April 7, 1998
  • Runtime 60 minutes
  • Network PBS
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