I am glad that you have a recognized voice in the public arena of ideas. These lead to higher prices for the consumer. Free trade increases competition and strives to give the consumer the best product at the lowest cost, regardless of national boundaries. If you wish to attack free trade it must be on other grounds. Pat Buchanan left the Republican Party because he wasn't liked by them or voters.
Protectionist policies are the signs of an insecure and ignorant people.
They are ineffective and bad economics. I would like to know about George Will's educational background. I thought I read somewhere that he has a Ph.D. in political theory. I would appreciate some feedback. The Democrat kind is represented by the hiring of more toll takers in order to afford more toll takers.