The Forever Trade War: How Permanent Protectionism Could Erode America’s Economic Freedom

The War That Never Ended The trade war never ended. It simply evolved. What began as a high-stakes economic standoff under Trump has become entrenched doctrine under both parties, a bipartisan embrace of tariffs that threatens to isolate the U.S. economy from the world. It’s not just a political fad anymore—it’s a structural shift toward economic nationalism, and if you’re not paying attention, it’s your portfolio and purchasing power that will bleed next. A Bipartisan Embrace of Economic Control Trump’s original tariffs on Chinese imports—billed as strategic pressure—remained largely untouched during the Biden years. In fact, the Biden administration doubled down, layering on its own tariffs while keeping Trump's steel and aluminum levies intact. That continuity should raise alarms. It's…