Are Libertarians Abandoning Free Trade?

Tags: Libertarianism, Philosophy, Politics, Protectionism and Free Trade

05/09/2023 Mises Daily Per Bylund

A bedrock of Austrian economics and libertarianism has been free trade. Unfortunately, some people who claim to value liberty no longer value unhampered exchange.

Original Article: "Are Libertarians Abandoning Free Trade?"

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