Trump's and McKinley's tacit support for tariffs reflects a misunderstanding of historical tariff dynamics; tariffs can provoke resistance rather than bolster national strength.
The tariffs of the 1890s were met with fierce opposition not only from the working class, who felt burdened by rising prices, but also from wealthy elites.
Trump's admiration for McKinley's tariffs overlooks how the political battles intertwined with social class struggles, emphasizing that tariffs can entrench divisions in society.
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