Exposing Trade Myths & Defending Economic Liberty with Joel Griffith | Let People Prosper Ep. 144

​In this episode of the Let People Prosper Show, I’m joined by Joel Griffith, senior fellow at Advancing American Freedom, who brings data and clarity to today’s most misunderstood economic debates.

We explore the power of economic liberty, the myths about a declining middle class, and how trade deficits, contrary to popular opinion, often benefit rather than harm the American economy. Joel makes the case for limiting government to its constitutional role and empowering individuals and markets to do the rest.

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(0:00) – Intro to Joel Griffith and why economic liberty matters
(6:06) – Lessons from policy work and communicating reform
(15:03) – Private property, investing, and freedom
(18:06) – Trade myths and the truth about tariffs
(24:08) – Manufacturing, trade deficits, and middle-class prosperity
(35:11) – The need for spending limits and fiscal reform