On the recordApril 3, 2025
In 1929, [an era of prosperity] came to a very abrupt end with the Great Depression, and it would have never happened if they had stayed with the tariff policy, would have been a much different story.
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thenation.comDonald Trump: “In 1929, [an era of prosperity] came to a very abrupt end with the Great Depression, and it would have never happened if…”
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Trump argues tariffs could have prevented the Great Depression.
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