[Mojave]

I’d extend it to be all tariffs, but common usage of free trade is to eliminate protective tariffs, import quotas, and the like. You know, the tariffs used by Reagan and espoused by you and many.

So by your "common usage" definition, you're contending that Ronald Reagan was not a free trader? Just want it to be clear.

[PugetSoundSoldier]

Reagan was not a free trader? Just want it to be clear.

In my opinion, yes. He advocated free trade, and greatly increased free trade for the nation, but still relied on managed trade as an economic club. He was a freer trader, but still a managed trader.

Note this is MY position, no one else's. I'm sure your inclination is to use this statement against others in this thread; that is disingenuous and morally corrupt. Do not ascribe my contention to others.