<p><span>Will the new NAFTA make trade great again? Why does free trade require thousands of pages of laws and regulations? Why do Democrats not want minorities to open businesses? Do licensing regulations not protect consumers but instead reduce competition and increase costs? CNN Chief Economist Steve Moore joins Dan and Amy to discuss.</span></p>

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