by Dan Mitchell | Oct 5, 2018 | Blogs, Trade
I don’t want to write about Trump’s new NAFTA deal (which now has the clunky acronym of USMCA), largely because not much changed since the partial deal with Mexico was unveiled. Also, it’s hard to get too worked up about the new agreement since it largely tinkers with...
by Dan Mitchell | Sep 26, 2018 | Blogs, Trade
I’m happy to discuss theory when debating economic policy, but I mostly focus on real-world evidence. That’s because my friends on the left always have a hard time answering my two-question challenge, which simply asks them to name one success story for big...
by Dan Mitchell | Sep 23, 2018 | Blogs, Economics, Trade
Earlier this week, Neil Cavuto asked me about the politics of trade and I warned that Trump’s protectionism may backfire on Republicans because many workers and businesses are suffering the consequences. Needless to say, I’m not a political expert, and I think even...
by Dan Mitchell | Sep 20, 2018 | Opinion and Commentary
Originally published by The Federalist on September 19, 2018. Why do conservatives oppose the Export-Import Bank? Because the economy grows faster when markets rather than politicians determine where labor and capital go. Why do conservatives oppose ethanol subsidies?...
by Dan Mitchell | Sep 19, 2018 | Blogs, Economics, Trade
When President Trump proposed zero trade barriers among major economies, I applauded. Government-imposed barriers to commerce hurt prosperity, whether those restrictions hinder voluntary exchange inside a country or across national borders. There’s a debate over...
