The principle of comparative advantage—that trading partners can mutually benefit by focusing on what they do best—has been established for centuries, but Trump is 'throwing out every economic argument' and ignoring this fundamental principle of international trade.

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Tim Kollegz

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the idea of free trade really boils down to something we learned centuries ago which is that if you've got a trading partner both of you can benefit if you focus on what you do best Trump is kind of throwing out every economic argument

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Project 2025 had a tariff plan, but Trump has gone off scriptThe Globe and Mail
Created: 8/11/2026, 6:54:51 AM

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