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.
China Still Has Plenty Of Ammunition To Fight Back In Trump’s Trade War
China may be able to absorb the latest round of tariffs by turning goods destined for export around for internal consumption.
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.
You Won’t Believe How Much China Cheats The U.S. Post Office On Shipping Costs
Until the UPU delivers fairer rates for American businesses, they will be stuck with an outrageous arrangement keeping their prices artificially high.
Inside The Texas Border Town That Funnels Half Of All U.S.-Mexico Trade
In the small border city of Laredo, Texas, the entire world shows up every day, determined to get into the United States.
Trump’s Destabilizing Trade War Is A Triumph Of Stupidity
Jean-Claude Juncker reportedly told Donald Trump, ‘If you want to be stupid, I can be stupid, as well.’ This is a perfect summary of a trade war.
No, Mr. President, Tariffs Are Not ‘The Greatest’
Donald Trump is now ‘picking winners and losers’ by bailing out industries that are suffering the consequences of policies that he claims have no losers.
Trump’s Trade War Is Digging The Coal Industry Into A Hole
Trump’s trade war could hurt the ‘forgotten’ Americans — the very people he promised would be newly empowered by his presidency.
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.
Hey, Congress. Do Your Job.
Both parties should aim to reestablish checks and balances that have been piddled away over the past six decades, so Congress can reassert its proper role in American governance.
Trump’s North Korea Meeting Is Just Bad Theater
President Trump wants a ‘historic’ deal to make him look like a great leader—exactly the mistake previous presidents made in negotiating with North Korea.
Free Trade Already Puts America First
I support nearly unlimited trade, no matter what other nations do. It’s mostly because I love America.
Trump Should Focus On China, Not Fighting Trade Wars With Allies
Given both the negative economic effects and political risks, President Trump’s latest trade war with allies seems a miscalculated move, a fight he shouldn’t have picked.
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.
Don’t Freak Out About A Trade War With China Yet
The mainstream media treats everything Trump does as one step away from the next apocalypse. But there’s no need to freak out about the so-called trade war.
Podcast: White House Updates On Tariffs, Saudis, And Facebook
Zeke Miller, White House reporter for The Associated Press, joins Ben Domenech on this episode of The Federalist Radio Hour.
Instead Of Trade Wars, We Should Snag China’s Next Big Export: Tourists
The trick, of course, is to limit Chinese tourist misbehavior and ensure their massive tour groups don’t overrun the destinations most popular with Americans.
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.
Here’s How Conservative Policy Wonks Grade Trump’s First Year
We asked a wide range of conservative policy experts to grade President Trump on his first year in office. Across seven policy areas, Trump averaged a grade of B/B-.
Why The Victoria’s Secret Shanghai Fashion Show Was A Major Brand Disaster
One expects certain things from a globally recognized lingerie brand. But Victoria’s Secret’s amateurish foray into Chinese geopolitics surprised everyone.
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