Protectionism is bad and risky policy.
Daily Analysis
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.
Trump and Trade: Protectionist Buffoon…or Master Negotiator Using 3-Dimensional Chess to Lower Tariffs?
Trump repeatedly has demonstrated that he has no idea how trade works.
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.