The left uses his death to peddle a false narrative about what caused the convulsions of that period. By Phil Gramm and Jeb Hensarling July 20, 2026 5:29 pm ET As eulogies and critiques pour in for Alan Greenspan, one thing has become clear: The left is using the former Federal Reserve chairman’s death...
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Monthly Archives: July 2026
WSJ-Hamilton Was No Protectionist
The first Treasury secretary backed tariffs mostly to raise revenue and promote free trade. By Phil Gramm And Donald J. Boudreaux July 8, 2026 12:23 pm ET Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer have invoked the policies of the first Treasury secretary, Alexander Hamilton, as precedents for President Trump’s trade agenda. Hamilton,...
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