Mark Perry: Another Economist That Does Not Support Free Trade -- September 22, 2018

Updates

Later, 10:44 a.m. CDT: from a reader ..

Re: your blog bit about shopping at Walmart.

 

In our area, the impact of the tariffs on shopping volumes seems to be…….zero. Nada. On Thursday shopping trip to Wenatchee, Costco, Walmart, Fred Meyers. The stores were packed. Checkout lines full. If the tariffs are having an impact on shopping volume. Thank God. The lines would otherwise be impossible.

 

Just thought you would like to know.

Another reader noted that milk at Walmart costs less than bottled water.

Original Post

 
Of all people, I would have expected Mark Perry to be a "free trader," but apparently he supports:

• Canadian tariffs of 375% on US dairy products
• huge Chinese tariffs on American products
• Chinese banning of US beef

On another note, I have not noticed any price increases of consequence at Walmart. I wonder if Mark shops at Walmart? I can't imagine. "Innocent" Americans ... whatever that means.

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