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Why Bother Assessing the U.S.-China Phase One Trade Deal, Anyway?

Daniel J. Ikenson | CATO Institute | 10/30/2020

Of course, the Trump administration is going to exaggerate claims about the success of its “Phase One” trade deal with China. That’s no surprise. And, of course, Trump’s detractors won’t let the administration get away…

Globalization Needs Rebuilding, Not Just Repair

JEAN PISANI-FERRY | Bruegel | 10/29/2020

A second term for US President Donald Trump would complete the demolition...

Tariffs Didn’t Fuel Revival for American Steel

Bob Tita and William Mauldin | Wall Street Journal | 10/28/2020

With the expanded production, about 6,000 jobs we...

Trump’s Trade Wars Have Made Bad Agriculture Policies Worse

Clark Packard | Foreign Policy | 10/27/2020

Recent years have been tumultuous for American farmers a...

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