President Reagan's Radio Address on Free and Fair Trade on April 25, 1987
Why Hacker News recommends it
Cited in tariff debates to show Reagan's own words against protectionism.
What it is
President Reagan's 1987 radio address on free and fair trade, in which he argues for free trade over protectionism.
Recommended by 1 HN commenters across 1 different months, 2025 to 2026.
What Hacker News said
Recommends grim_io · 2026-03 · on “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 [this video]
Cites belter · 2025-04 · on “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" - [this video]
Cites duxup · 2025-08 · on “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: [this video]