Clashing over Commerce
About This Book
The Trade Wars That Built America (2017) chronicles how United States trade policy developed from colonial times through modern America, examining the political and economic pressures behind each transformation. The book reveals persistent tensions between open markets and protective barriers, demonstrating how these struggles mirror broader changes in America's global role and domestic priorities.
Who Should Read This?
- Students of American economic history
- Economists analyzing trade policy evolution
- Readers interested in the intersection of politics and commerce
- Anyone seeking to understand current trade debates through historical context
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