High Taxes Kill Trade and Freedom! Avoid This Trap!

“Freedom fosters trade. Trade fosters peace.”

In this episode of Libertarian Leadership Academy, veteran candidate Joe Hannoush speaks with C. Michael Pickens about how taxes and trade barriers don’t just hurt economies—they damage relationships. They explain how heavy taxation discourages voluntary exchange and breeds resentment, reinforcing the libertarian belief that freedom is essential to prosperity and happiness. Referencing Benjamin Franklin’s wisdom about trading with all nations while avoiding entangling alliances, the conversation highlights why principled freedom in trade leads to stronger, more peaceful connections.

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