How Ross Perot’s Debate With Al Gore Over NAFTA Foreshadowed Today’s Politics
Any political regime depends in part upon trust, and, when those in power do not live up to their commitments to the people, an appetite for change grows.
Rare-Earths Mining Shows Exactly How China Cheats The United States Through ‘Free Trade’
A game where only one side plays by the rules is rigged. We have now locked ourselves in an embrace with a corrupt regime, and it has not been to our benefit economically or morally.
Yes, Tariffs Make Stuff More Expensive, But Sometimes It’s Worth It
Tariffs can serve non-economic purposes. Although economically harmful, they can sometimes be used to gain political advantages that outweigh their economic costs.
AMA With Mollie Hemingway And David Harsanyi
On this episode of the Federalist Radio Hour, senior editors Mollie Hemingway and David Harsanyi answer all of our listeners’ questions, ranging from music and vinyl to politics and media.
7 Basic Things Everyone Needs To Understand About Why Free Trade Works
We understand it would be wrong to let politicians interfere with our freedom to trade with our local grocery store. The same argument applies when looking at international trade.
Here’s What You Need To Know About Trump’s Proposed Trade Deal With Mexico
Free trade supporters will be disappointed in clauses such as the minimum wage requirement and recognition of bargaining rights. But such clauses appeal to union voters, who like Trump.
Donald Trump’s Trade War Is Proving The Free Traders Right
It seems almost embarrassing to have to rehearse the case for free trade, but Donald Trump is determined to make us learn it all over again, the hard way.
Free Trade Already Puts America First
I support nearly unlimited trade, no matter what other nations do. It’s mostly because I love America.
Why Free Trade, Not Tariffs, Actually Increases American Jobs
Sheltering inefficient work—like Sam’s bread business—prevents workers like Sam from finding and developing a skill set that the economy needs.
Donald Trump Is A Unilateral Trade Warmonger
In trade war terms, Trump’s tariffs are the equivalent of invading Iraq without first getting a UN resolution—or congressional authorization.
Why Foreign Tariffs Do Not Justify Trump’s Tariffs
It is a game of robbing Peter because you claim Paul was robbed. This helps no one. Two wrongs do not make a right in pursuit of freer trade.
How The Trump Conundrum Will Affect America’s Long-Term Health
Trump’s first year in office has turned out much better than expected, but don’t let that blind us to some of the long-term costs of Trumpism.
Sen. Mike Lee Sees Big Opportunities In Trump’s Populism
Sen. Mike Lee asked that his fellow conservatives not dismiss the challenge of populism, but instead embrace it to advance their policies.
Why Outsourcing Jobs Is Not Immoral
The more we twist the system to make workers feel useful, the less useful they’ll actually be. At some point we must allow people the dignity of making a bona fide contribution.
In 2016, Did Donald Trump Banish Principles from Politics?
Donald Trump is openly, brazenly unprincipled, without bothering over any pretense. How will that change the Republican Party?
Donald Trump Is Ideologically Gutting The Republican Party
The worst part of Donald Trump’s economic interventions is that he’s getting other Republicans to throw out the party’s free-market ideology.
4 Reasons Globalism Won’t Retreat Anytime Soon
Peering through the murk, what we see in our current political memes about globalism is a noisy celebration of half-truths and half-baked ideas.
No, Wall Street Journal, Chinese Imports Didn’t Kill My Hometown
My hometown of Hickory, North Carolina is actually a great example of the American economy’s resilience—not despite trade, but in concert with it.
Why Access To China Can Be Suicide For U.S. Companies
The lesson from Apple’s China problem is that sharing your intellectual property in exchange for market entry is signing your company’s death certificate.
How America Should Deal With Globalization
Low-wage workers have suffered most from globalization. Americans can best help these fellow citizens by retraining them to compete in today’s markets.
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