That is insane. (View Post)

A reminder of the Presidential election that followed Herbert Hoover's signing of the last big US tariff package: (View Post)

How did the Republicans do in the Presidential election after the Smoot-Hawley tariffs? (View Post)

I'm sorry, I'm just repeating what he said. When he says the tariffs give great negotiating power, what do you think he's talking about giving up instead of the tariffs? (View Post)

Just to add: one of the things you realise when you read the chapter, is that current account and balance of payments issue are almost always the result of excessive domestic consumption. And it'… (View Post)