[Hawthorn]

>> the United States was funded by tariffs for most of its history <<

Yes, but there was a big difference between “tariffs for revenue” and “tariffs for protection.” One has never equalled the other.

In any event, the history of the world post-World War II shows that strongly protectionist nations (think Argentina or USSR) have declined economically, while open trading nations (think USA or Chile) have had relative prosperity.

[Greetings_Puny_Humans]

In any event, the history of the world post-World War II shows that strongly protectionist nations (think Argentina or USSR) have declined economically

LOL, so protectionism ended the cold war or something? Funny it didn't end the United States which was founded on tariffs to begin with.