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Trump's tariffs don't apply to American flag imports from China – but they should

  • Written by Jay L. Zagorsky, Adjunct associate professor, Boston University
A surprising number of American flags are made in China.Rawpixel.com/shutterstock.com

On Veterans Day, many Americans drape the Stars and Stripes around their neighborhoods, businesses promote U.S. flags alongside their holiday discounts, and officials display them in government buildings.

The holiday started off as a day to honor those who fought...

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