979K views · Oct 10, 2017 · 5:11 · 1 HN recommender · 3 mentions · discussed 2025–2026
President Reagan's 1987 radio address on free and fair trade, in which he argues for free trade over protectionism.
Why Hacker News points people here: Cited in tariff debates to show Reagan's own words against protectionism.
“would take the time to listen to his actual words regarding tariffs”HN comment, 2026
“would take the time to listen to his actual words regarding tariffs”
Reagan's own words on free trade, contrasting with modern tariff advocates
If only the people responsible for the tariffs, who miss no chance to (miss)quote Reagan, would take the time to listen to his actual words regarding tariffs this video
Reagan arguing for free trade over protectionism.
Yes of course. What is your solution? "Warren Buffett Wants Higher Taxes For The Ultra-Rich, Including Himself — Says 'My Friends And I Have Been Coddled Long Enough" - link "Reagan's Radio Address on Free and Fair Trade on April 25, 1987" - this video
“When it comes to tariffs and protectionism”
Reagan's views on tariffs and protectionism.
I feel like the state propping up a company isn't really "saving" it as far as actually competing goes. When it comes to tariffs and protectionism: this video
