What Ancient Rome can tell us about the fate of Trump's tariffs

Peter Edwell

What Ancient Rome can tell us about the fate of Trump's tariffs

Peter Edwell

School of Humanities

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When tariffs were used in Ancient Rome, they often led to higher prices, black markets and other economic problems, Peter Edwell writes.

Original language	English
Specialist publication	The Independent UK
Publication status	Published - 5 Apr 2025

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First published April 4, 2025 in The Conversation. https://theconversation.com/ancient-rome-used-high-tariffs-to-raise-money-too-and-created-other-economic-problems-along-the-way-253752

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Ancient Rome used high tariffs to raise money too – and created other economic problems along the way
Edwell, P., 4 Apr 2025, The Conversation.
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What Ancient Rome can tell us about the fate of Trump's tariffs

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Ancient Rome used high tariffs to raise money too – and created other economic problems along the way

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