Bryan Riley, Author at The Daily Signal

Political Leaders’ Latest Scheme: Big Taxes on U.S. Exports

Bryan Riley | May 01, 2011

Several U.S. political leaders have recently reiterated their desire to punish countries that undervalue their currencies. News flash: Since June 7, 2010, the value of… Read More

Economy

The Tax on Mother’s Day Flowers

Bryan Riley | April 29, 2011

With Mother’s Day around the corner, you better look out. It’s going to cost more than usual to send your mom a bouquet of flowers… Read More

Economy

Donald Trump Has A Lot to Learn About China

Bryan Riley | April 21, 2011

This is how Donald Trump recently described China: “They’re making all our products. They’re taking all our jobs. And then they loan the money back… Read More

Economy

In South Korea Free Trade Debate, Kaesong Should Be a Non-Issue

Bryan Riley | April 21, 2011

Some critics of the proposed South Korea–U.S. Free Trade Agreement (KORUS) have expressed concerns about imports from North Korea, specifically goods originating from the Kaesong… Read More

When Trade is Free, the U.S. Gains Investment and Jobs

Bryan Riley | April 13, 2011

The argument against U.S. companies investing abroad typically goes as follows: “Companies are just trying to substitute cheap foreign labor for expensive U.S. labor. The… Read More

Economy

Government Borrowing v. U.S. Exporters

Bryan Riley | March 17, 2011

Some of the stiffest competition facing U.S. exporters does not come from Europe—or even China—but the U. S. Treasury Department. Yesterday, the U.S. Bureau of… Read More

Economy

Good News on Trade: Exports and Imports Are Up

Bryan Riley | March 10, 2011

The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis today announced that U.S. exports for January were $4.4 billion higher than in December. This is good news for… Read More

Economy

Budget Deficits Undermine U.S. Trade Policy Agenda

Bryan Riley | March 10, 2011

The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) just released its 2011 Trade Policy Agenda, which highlights several initiatives designed to boost exports. Nowhere in… Read More

Economy

New Statistics Demonstrate Need for Action on Trade Agreements and Budget Deficit

Bryan Riley | February 11, 2011

The U.S. Commerce Department today reported that the country’s 2010 trade deficit was $497.8 billion, an increase of $122.9 billion from 2009. Exports increased from… Read More

Economy

A Valentine’s Day Wish for Free Trade

Bryan Riley | February 08, 2011

Americans saved more than $16 million on roses last year thanks to U.S. trade policy toward Colombia. Under the Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA), many… Read More

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Articles by Bryan Riley

Political Leaders’ Latest Scheme: Big Taxes on U.S. Exports

The Tax on Mother’s Day Flowers

Donald Trump Has A Lot to Learn About China

In South Korea Free Trade Debate, Kaesong Should Be a Non-Issue

When Trade is Free, the U.S. Gains Investment and Jobs

Government Borrowing v. U.S. Exporters

Good News on Trade: Exports and Imports Are Up

Budget Deficits Undermine U.S. Trade Policy Agenda

New Statistics Demonstrate Need for Action on Trade Agreements and Budget Deficit

A Valentine’s Day Wish for Free Trade