Joseph J. Thorndike examines how tariff policy in the 19th century slowed the introduction of the modern income tax.

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Donald Trump's import tariffs on Mexico and Canada will push the United States back to protectionism not seen since WW2.

Based on my numerous assignments abroad and work for Director of Central Intelligence Bill Casey, I have concluded that ...