To: central_va
let’s see, Smoot Hawley had nothing to do with the severity of the Great Depression but recent trade deals have hollowed out the American economy
116 posted on
03/17/2016 11:29:51 AM PDT by
nathanbedford
("Attack, repeat, attack!" Bull Halsey)
To: nathanbedford
Trade as a percent of GDP was < 5% in the early 1930’s. Now it is $3.5 Trillion out of $17 Trillion = 21%. Big difference.
117 posted on
03/17/2016 11:34:48 AM PDT by
central_va
(I won't be reconstructed and I do not give a damn.)
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