Alexander Hamilton’s views on tariffs have become the center of a growing national debate. But what did Hamilton actually believe?In this episode, Mike Steger examines Hamilton’s original writings, including The Continentalist No. 5 and the Report on Manufactures, to reveal the true purpose of the American System. Far beyond economics, Hamilton saw manufacturing, industry, and national development as tools for cultivating the creative powers of the human mind and preserving the moral foundations of self-government.Drawing on the writings of Benjamin Franklin and Abraham Lincoln, Mike argues that America’s greatness has never rested on cheap labor or free trade alone, but on the unique capacity of free citizens to create, innovate, and pursue higher principles.Topics include:• Alexander Hamilton’s real views on tariffs• The American System of political economy• The purpose of manufacturing and industry• Benjamin Franklin and the pursuit of happiness• Abraham Lincoln on human creativity• Why these ideas still matter todayX • https://x.com/stegerMG Substack • mikesteger.substack.com/ 00:00 Introduction00:48 Hamilton, Tariffs & the American Empire02:17 Free Trade vs. the American System04:24 Hamilton’s 1782 Vision for Trade06:57 The Report on Manufactures08:58 Manufacturing, Liberty & the Human Mind10:27 Benjamin Franklin on True Happiness11:42 Charlie Kirk & the American Spirit12:43 Conclusion SUPPORT PROMETHEAN ACTION OVERVIEWS!Keep Promethean Action Overviews 100% independent for just $10 a month.Your subscription funds every deep-dive into the principles of Western civilization that the mainstream would rather bury — sovereign nations, creative reason, the dignity of man.If you’re serious about reviving what made Western civilization great and want analysis that doesn’t bow to the consensus, subscribe now and stand with us. Subscribe for $10 a month Paid subscribers get access to the transcript, links, and references below! 👇 Read the full story Sign up now to read the full story and get access to all posts for paying subscribers only. Subscribe Already have an account? Sign in
Promethean Overviews Hamilton, Tariffs & Charlie Kirk: The True American System
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