
Trump, Napoleon III, and the Global Economic Order
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Just what the hell is happening with tariffs? Are we entering a trade war? Are we negotiating? In today's show:
A) An extended introduction about Napoleon III and Otto von Bismarck
B) Austin Padgett, co-host of "History 102" on YouTube joins to discuss Trump's tariffs from the pro-Trump perspective
C) Scott Lincicome of Cato takes a dim view of shenanigans
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