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# Trump's Newest Tariffs Could Protect America From the National Security Risk of Brass Instruments

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**Published:** August 5, 2026  
**Original:** https://reason.com/2026/08/05/trumps-newest-tariffs-could-protect-america-from-the-national-security-risk-of-brass-instruments/  

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## Overview

An idea that's wildly out of tune at a time when Americans are trumpeting their worries about affordability.

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