Mark J. Perry | AEIdeas
(DefenseOne) Certainly, no one seemed concerned about it until Trump’s tariffs sent them scrambling to find out.
Charles Hughes, E21
President Trump recently announced that his administration would impose tariffs on steel and aluminum. Such tariffs could have substantial effects on a range of American industries and the overall economy.
In a column for Economics21, Berenberg Capital Markets chief economist Mickey Levy explored the potential macroeconomic effects of the announced tariffs. Those insights are important in helping to analyze the broader ramifications of the new duties.
This column examines the justification made for the tariffs and what lessons can be gleaned from past experience. Read more here....
Jacob Reyes, E21
President Trump’s position on Nafta has been clear: the United States must renegotiate the “disaster” of a trade deal or continue to lose jobs as a result of imbalanced trade. The president was outspoken about his concerns over “unfair” trade agreements during his recent State of the Union Address. His stance has seemingly unified some lawmakers in the defense of Nafta, especially in high-export states such as Texas. Read more here.
BY DAVID P. GOLDMAN
Lopsided investment, yet again favoring energy, is not a good sign for productivity growth
Claude Barfield | The Hill
President Trump's decision to place sweeping tariffs on steel and aluminum has exposed many sectors and consumers to expensive and destructive retaliation that will render the US less competitive and sap incomes. He seems to be reveling in the scramble that will now ensue by nations attempting to have the US exempt them from the draconian tariffs. No matter how this plays out, here is the likely fallout.
Dani Rodrik argues that protecting politically connected industries is no way to reform the global trade regime.