Summer School 7: Trade blocks and blockages
Episode
39 min
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2 min
Topics
Economics & Policy
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What It Covers
Planet Money Summer School explores trade protectionism through US sugar price guarantees and automotive safety regulations that create barriers between American and European markets.
Notable Moment
Spangler Candy CEO tells Kiwanis Club that eliminating sugar price supports would allow massive Ohio expansion, surprising audience members who expected typical business complaints about taxes.
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