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Summer School 7: Trade blocks and blockages

Aug 20, 2025 · 39m
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  • Beyond tariffs, governments use numerous trade barriers that are sometimes overlooked despite long-standing impacts on commerce
  • Well-intentioned protections of one American industry often harm other American industries, making consumer goods more expensive
  • The episode demonstrates how trade barriers create unintended economic consequences across interconnected industries

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