Tariffs won’t save workers; neither will free trade

13 Apr 2025

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The tariff versus free trade debate is a false choice for workers.

The US had periods of high tariffs and periods of “free trade” but neither benefited workers.

BT’s Kei Pritsker explains why the question is the power imbalance between workers and capital – not trade policy.

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