The Progressive Case for Free Trade

The video discusses the impact of tariffs on American workers, highlighting how they act as consumption taxes and disproportionately affect the poor. It explores the challenges of communicating the benefits of international trade to the public and suggests policy solutions like expanding the earned income tax credit. The discussion also covers trade agreements, their economic impact, and the role of capitalism in inequality, suggesting reforms within the existing system to address these issues.

Discuss the potential benefits and drawbacks of expanding the earned income tax credit.

In what ways can the current economic system be adjusted to address inequality without completely overhauling capitalism?