Trade Protectionism

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Trade Protectionism

Postby Giant Communist Robot » Sat Jul 04, 2009 1:08 pm

The World Bank is warning against it. Its surely a no-brainer that protectionism hurts, yet we will see it. Its so popular politically the idea won't go away.
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Re: Trade Protectionism

Postby dai bread » Sat Jul 04, 2009 9:52 pm

We already have seen it. First the European Union, then the U.S., have increased agricultural subsidies.

Provision of food is a sensitive matter, and many people get upset at the thought of others controlling their food supply, so they don't mind paying subsidies. Those of us who provide the food don't like the subsidies one little bit.

Unless, of course, they come our way. Anyone want to lobby a Congressman? :wink:
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