The new agreement largely tinkers with the status quo.
Daily Analysis
What Motivates the Left, Disdain for the Rich or a Desire to Help the Poor?
“They’d rather have the poor poorer provided the rich were less rich.”
Seven Reasons to Support Free Trade
Protectionism is bad and risky policy.
The Evidence-Based Case for Unilateral Free Trade
The global evidence says free trade is best regardless of what other countries do.
Trump and Trade: Evolving from Bluster to Danger
Trump simply doesn’t understand trade.
Trump Outs Himself as a Protectionist
Trump is hurting America.
Modern-Day Protectionism Enables Cronyism and Corruption
The path to riches should be providing value to consumers, not manipulating the levers of power.
The Trump Administration’s Unfortunate Campaign to Weaken NAFTA
Unfortunately, the Trump Administration wants to modify NAFTA in the wrong ways.
Tariffs and America’s Early Economic History: A Primer for President Trump
America became rich because of other policies.
Harley-Davidson Is Right and Trump Is Wrong
The harm caused by Trump’s protectionism will offset the benefits of his good policies.