With respect to tariffs and trade barriers,
A) historically, both Democrats and Republicans favored free trade.
B) historically, both Democrats and Republicans opposed free trade.
C) Democrats have always opposed free trade, while Republicans have always supported free trade.
D) Republicans have always opposed free trade, while Democrats have always supported free trade.
E) the historical positions of both major political parties have changed over time.

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The historical positions on free trade of both the Democratic and Republican parties in the United States have indeed shifted over time. Initially, the Republican Party was more likely to support protective tariffs, which are a form of trade barrier, to protect domestic industries. The Democratic Party, on the other hand, was more inclined towards free trade to benefit consumers and farmers who relied on imported goods. Over the years, these positions have evolved, and at times, reversed or become more nuanced, reflecting changes in the global economy, national interests, and internal party dynamics.

With Respect to Tariffs and Trade Barriers