To: Mojave
The Reagan administration called for the protective tariffs on Japanese automotive exports. And for a 100% tariff on Brazilian electronics. And for quotas on imported sugar. And for reductions in foreign steel imports. And for duties on imported Japanese motorcycles. And for increased tariffs on Canadian lumber. And it was wrong to do so. THAT is the position of a free trade advocate. What Reagan called for was managed trade. Are you comfortable with that statement?
358 posted on
05/11/2009 4:26:01 PM PDT by
PugetSoundSoldier
(Indignation over the sting of truth is the defense of the indefensible)
To: PugetSoundSoldier
And it was wrong to do so. THAT is the position of a free trade advocate. What Reagan called for was managed trade. Ronald Reagan was wrong because he wasn't a "free trade" zealot? I reject your attack on him.
361 posted on
05/11/2009 4:28:20 PM PDT by
Mojave
(Don't blame me. I voted for McClintock.)
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