President Reagan's Radio Address on Free and Fair Trade on April 25, 1987

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President Reagan's 1987 radio address on free and fair trade, in which he argues for free trade over protectionism.

Cited in tariff debates to show Reagan's own words against protectionism.

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3 comments from Hacker News

@belter2025 · in “US Administration announces 34% tariffs on China, 20% on EU”

Yes of course. What is your solution? "Warren Buffett Wants Higher Taxes For The Ultra-Rich, Including Himself — Says 'My Friends And I Have Been Coddled Long Enough" - [LINK] "Reagan's Radio Address on Free and Fair Trade on April 25, 1987" - [VIDEO]

@duxup2025 · in “SoftBank and Trump may not be enough to save Intel”

I feel like the state propping up a company isn't really "saving" it as far as actually competing goes. When it comes to tariffs and protectionism: [VIDEO]

@grim_io2026 · in “Small U.S. town, big company. Can it weather the tariff Blizzard? (Digi-Key)”

If only the people responsible for the tariffs, who miss no chance to (miss)quote Reagan, would take the time to listen to his actual words regarding tariffs [VIDEO]

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