The Myth of Trump's 'Painless' Revenue: How Taxes and Tariffs Both Betray Free Market Principles

Since Donald Trump was sworn in, debate has intensified over replacing income tax with tariffs--a tactic free market purists contend is simply another form of economic interference--prompting this editorial to explain why tariffs are considered unworkable and to explore alternative funding methods for a minarchist-style government dedicated to protecting citizens. Examining the Economic Case for […]