Quotation of the Day…

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… is from Barry Brownstein’s recent essay titled “Adam Smith vs. the Tariff State: A Timeless Case for Free Trade”:

If the sirens’ call of protectionism is seducing you, perhaps it is time to review the clear teachings of Adam Smith in The Wealth of Nations. Regarding the outcome of President Trump’s new tariffs, I would bet the nation’s future on Smith’s principles rather than Trump’s passions.