About this audiobook
This critical introduction slices through the bureaucratic fog, historical haze, and political spin surrounding tariffs — exposing them not just as economic tools, but as cultural artifacts, psychological crutches, and political theater. From the ancient tolls of empire to Donald Trump’s Twitter-fueled trade wars, this book explores: What tariffs actually are, how they work, and why they persist even when they don’t. Who wins and who loses — from lobbyists and politicians to farmers and consumers. Why nations still cling to tariffs in an era of digital goods, climate urgency, and borderless markets. And, most importantly: What do tariffs say about how nations perceive power, identity, and fear? Part economic primer, part cultural critique, and part existential reflection, this book peels back the illusion of policy neutrality and reveals the messy, human logic behind one of the oldest tools in international economics.
