For most of human history, wealth came through conquest–land, labor, and resources were taken by force. That was mercantilism: “I win because you lose.” Then, in 1776, Adam Smith changed everything with a radical idea–mutual prosperity through free markets. The U.S. ran with that idea and built the most powerful economy in history by championing global free trade.
But today, we’re witnessing a dangerous shift. “Liberation Day” marks a return to that zero-sum mindset, where countries aim to win by making others lose. It’s not progress–it’s regression. This is how prosperity dies… not with a bang, but with tariffs.
Watch as we unpack the historical context, why this shift matters, and what it could mean for the future of global growth.
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