Since the end of WWII, however, most republicans and democrats have supported free trade because they understood the many benefits. That appears to be changing with the rising tide of populism. If so, we'll get what we deserve.
As opposed to just taking what the mercantilist nations have been dishing out?
"Fair trade" can be free trade if the counterparties will agree to it and stick with their undertakings. Otherwise, our workers just get screwed by offshoring.