Ever wondered why you can’t buy a Toyota Hilux in the U.S.? Or why your washing machine suddenly cost way more in 2018? Welcome to the magical world of tariffs, where bad economic policy never dies—no matter how ridiculous.
In this episode, we break down two of the most absurd tariffs in U.S. history:
The Chicken Tax – A 1964 trade war over poultry that left American truck buyers stuck with outdated, overpriced pickups.
Trump’s Washing Machine Tariff – A protectionist move that made washers AND dryers more expensive while costing consumers $820,000 per job created.
From Volkswagen pickups banned by bureaucratic nonsense to Ford literally shipping van seats back and forth to dodge taxes, this episode is packed with economic absurdity, historical irony, and plenty of laughs.
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