Unsweetening Cronyism
The law of supply and demand cannot be revoked. But it is being amended slightly, and we’re all paying the price. In this case, for… Read More
Protectionist Japan? Check the Numbers
A recent news report was headlined: “Lawmakers, business groups balk at trade deal with protectionist Japan.” A more accurate title would have been: “Protectionist U.S…. Read More
The Best Plan for Farmers and Ranchers: Free Trade
Congress is currently fighting over the future of U.S. farm programs. In 2011, taxpayers subsidized farmers to the tune of $10.4 billion in government payments…. Read More
Free Trade: Bringing Ireland to Your St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
Today, millions of people around the world will put on some green, watch a hurling or rugby match, enjoy a Guinness stout, and praise St…. Read More
Shoe Shopping? Legislation Could Make Shoes Cheaper and Create Jobs
If Congress wants to create more jobs this holiday shopping season, it can start by eliminating many Depression-era tariffs on shoes. According to the Bureau… Read More
Looking for Black Friday Deals?
Would it surprise you to know that many of the Black Friday items for sale that cause so much frenzy are highly overpriced due to… Read More
U.S.–Panama Free Trade Agreement Coming into Force—Five Years Later
On October 31, nearly five years after being signed by both nations, a free trade agreement between the United States and Panama will finally be… Read More
Debate on Trade: It Isn’t Just About How Many Cases You Bring to the WTO
Trade policy with China was again front and center in last night’s presidential debate, with President Obama defending his Administration’s trade policies. In particular, the… Read More
Morning Bell: 5 Issues That Haven’t Come Up in the Debates
Tonight’s presidential debate is the last one that will include questions on domestic policy. The previous presidential and vice presidential debates covered a host of… Read More
Morning Bell: 10 Questions for the Vice Presidential Debate
Tonight’s debate between Vice President Joe Biden and Representative Paul Ryan is supposed to cover both domestic and foreign policy. The Heritage Foundation’s policy experts… Read More
