Trump repeatedly has demonstrated that he has no idea how trade works.
Daily Analysis
Donald Trump Is Right and Wrong about Trade with China
There’s a lot Trump doesn’t understand about trade, but not everything he says is wrong.
Welfare for Farmers Adds Insult to Tariff Injury
The economy is in for a rough ride.
Trump and the Danger of Hoover-Style Trade Policy
History may be repeating itself.
The Economic Cost of Protectionism
Trump seems inspired by Herbert Hoover.
Payback’s a B*tch: Americans Suffer Blowback from Trump’s Protectionism
Retaliation by our trading partners already is causing problems.