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What life in America really looked like under Trump's tariff hero, William McKinley

Summary by Business Insider
The turn of the century saw a rise in labor movements as industry grew largely unregulated.Bettmann/Getty ImagesTrump has credited a 19th-century US president for inspiring his aggressive approach to tariffs.William McKinley came to power during a time of economic instability and inequality.During his political career, McKinley authored the most protectionist tariff act in US history.President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs have become a defini…

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