Bryan Riley is director of the National Taxpayers Union's Free Trade Initiative. He previously was an advocate for free trade through his research and writing for The Heritage Foundation, where he was the Jay Van Andel senior analyst in trade policy.
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Foreign investment is vital for a healthy U.S. economy. America’s unique and hospitable climate for foreign investment brings with it economic growth, quality jobs, increased… Read More
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Nearly six months ago, U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer notified Congress of the Trump administration’s intent to modernize the North American Free Trade Agreement. Since… Read More
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A recent study shows that anti-trade rhetoric in the nation’s capital is worrying U.S. executives who represent clothing brands, retailers, importers, and wholesalers. This rhetoric… Read More
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As the United States, Canada, and Mexico prepare for next month’s North American Free Trade Agreement negotiations, several environmental and labor groups have slammed the… Read More
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In 1979, then-California Gov. Ronald Reagan launched his presidential campaign saying, “A developing closeness among Canada, Mexico, and the United States—a North American accord—would permit… Read More
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The Trump administration has called for an “America first” trade policy. An important aspect of such a policy should be to protect Americans’ property from… Read More
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During the presidential campaign, two things topped the list of things Donald Trump didn’t like: the North American Free Trade Agreement and the Trans-Pacific Partnership…. Read More
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The Trump administration’s announcement of objectives in updating the North American Free Trade Agreement, or NAFTA, provide a good opportunity to reflect on President Ronald… Read More
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Ana Swanson at The Washington Post recently reported on a letter from former chairs of the Council of Economic Advisers, warning against raising new tariffs—something… Read More
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President Donald Trump recently suggested: “Sugar deal negotiated with Mexico is a very good one for both Mexico and the U.S. Had no deal for… Read More
