It used to be an article of faith that trade was good for America.
Maybe it is good for America. WHAT is being called free trade here?
Where’s (what’s) “here?”
Right to the heart of the matter. Nicely done.
"Free trade" is a slogan. It refers to a type of tariff policy that encourages exports through negotiations with other nations.
It doesn't mean "no tariff policy" and it shouldn't mean encouraging IMPORTS to solve economic problems in foreign countries.
Like everything else, it's become a struggle between people who understand words like "foreigner", even "enemy", and people who do not.