# William Mckinley on The No Agenda Show

William Mckinley comes up in 3 chapters across 3 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from March 2019 to August 2026.

- **Chapters:** 3
- **Episodes:** 3
- **Discussed:** March 2019 – August 2026
- **Related topics:** [Tariffs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tariffs.md), [Protectionism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/protectionism.md), [Canada](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/canada.md), [Donald Trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [Immigration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/immigration.md), [Income Tax](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/income-tax.md), [Oecd](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oecd.md)

## Chapters 1–3 of 3

### Canada-US Trade Tensions and the McKinley Tariff Playbook

- **Episode:** [1899: Asymmetric Intimacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1899-asymmetric-intimacy.md)
- **Published:** 2026-08-30
- **Time:** 52:09–58:52
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1899-asymmetric-intimacy/chapter/canada-us-trade-tensions-and-the-mckinley-tariff-playbook.md

Former Canadian Finance Minister Christia Freeland discusses the breakdown of trade talks with the U.S., citing "extreme demands" regarding Canadian sovereignty. Media clips compare Trump's aggressive trade stance to the 1890 McKinley tariffs, which were intended to pressure Canada toward annexation. Data is presented showing Canada's GDP growth lagging significantly behind other OECD nations.

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### William McKinley, Historical Success of Tariffs

- **Episode:** [1700: Turban Tossing](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1700-turban-tossing.md)
- **Published:** 2024-10-03
- **Time:** 46:44–50:45
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1700-turban-tossing/chapter/william-mckinley-historical-success-of-tariffs.md

Donald Trump discussed the history of tariffs on the Dave Ramsey podcast, citing President William McKinley's use of protectionism in the 1890s. Trump argued that tariffs made the U.S. wealthy before the implementation of the income tax system. The hosts discuss whether modern manufacturing can be revived through similar protectionist measures or if the strategy is "too little, too late."

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### Donald Trump Tariff History, William McKinley Reference

- **Episode:** [1117: Composting People](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1117-composting-people.md)
- **Published:** 2019-03-03
- **Time:** 10:42–12:35
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1117-composting-people/chapter/donald-trump-tariff-history-william-mckinley-reference.md

During his CPAC remarks, Donald Trump referenced the great tariff debate of 1888 and the protectionist policies of William McKinley. Trump conflated historical tariff strategies with modern immigration concerns, arguing that foreign nations should not be permitted to "steal wealth" or jobs from the United States.

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