Tag: Foreign trade
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The Employment and Wage Effects of Trump’s Steel Tariffs
Research on the Trump administration’s 2018-2020 steel tariffs reveals significant negative net employment effects despite modest gains in steel production jobs. While steel workers experienced some wage increases, the broader economic impact included substantial job losses in steel-using industries and higher costs for consumers.
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Trump’s Tariffs Make Absolutely No Sense
Jason Furman argues that Donald Trump’s proposed “reciprocal tariffs” are based on flawed economic reasoning and would damage the U.S. economy, worsen global trade relations, and ultimately empower China.
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Trump’s Tariffs
On the campaign trail, former president Donald J. Trump praises his import taxes on Chinese imports. But he is wrong on the data, and wrong on the economic effects.
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China trade deal progressing slowly
We now have trade numbers for July 2020, and the U.S. trade deal with China is not meeting expectations.
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Tariffs, after all, are paid by Americans
Action taken in April by President Donald J. Trump confirms: The tariffs he imposed on China are paid by Americans.
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WichitaLiberty.TV: Congressman Ron Estes
United States Representative Ron Estes discusses trade, FAA reauthorization and his amendment, entitlement reform, and spending.
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Kansas benefits from foreign trade
The Kansas economy benefits greatly from foreign trade, and we should oppose restrictions on trade, writes Bryan Riley of Heritage Foundation.