Tori Whiting is the Jay Van Andel trade economist in the Thomas A. Roe Institute for Economic Policy Studies at The Heritage Foundation.
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It is difficult to read the phrase “avocados from Mexico” without singing the catchy tune from a popular Super Bowl commercial. These commercials ring true… Read More
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This week, the White House is singing a new tune on trade and it sounds promising. President Donald Trump, in a joint press conference with… Read More
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The Trump administration is planning to spend as much as $12 billion in aid to help farmers hurt by the administration’s tariffs. By acknowledging the… Read More
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Article I of the Constitution states that Congress has the power “to regulate Commerce with foreign Nations,” but for decades members of this body have… Read More
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Harley-Davidson’s motto is “All for freedom. Freedom for all.” Today, however, the freedom to trade in America is deteriorating—and because of that, the iconic motorcycle… Read More
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Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin announced this week that the U.S. and China had agreed to cool down the brewing trade war, following a joint statement… Read More
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As U.S. officials prepare to negotiate trade deals with China, it’s crucial to recognize some of the most damaging misconceptions about trade between our two… Read More
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The Trump administration announced late Monday evening that, until June 1, it would continue to exempt Canada, Mexico, and the European Union from tariffs on… Read More
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Economists and industry leaders predicted price increases and potential jobs losses after the Trump administration imposed tariffs on steel and aluminum. What may have seemed… Read More
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The president recently announced a three-pronged strategy to target China for its alleged “unfair trade practices.” This new strategy includes challenging Chinese intellectual property practices… Read More
