Economy Commentary
Is the US the ‘Least Protectionist Country’? Not Really.
Who has the lowest tariffs of them all? According to U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross, “Mexico and others have had very big external tariffs… Read More
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Why Shoring Up Fannie and Freddie Would Hurt the Housing Market
Almost a decade removed from the last housing crisis, the economy and housing market have improved—yet the federal government continues to hold significant influence over… Read More
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Trump Plans to Renegotiate NAFTA. Here’s How It Can Be Improved to Benefit America.
The North American Free Trade Agreement has been good for the U.S. Since it took effect in 1994, our economy has grown 60 percent and… Read More
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Congress Should Resist Cotton Cronyism in Upcoming Spending Measures
This week, Congress returns to Washington to address government funding. Unfortunately, two costly corporate welfare programs could be expanded. In the 2014 farm bill, Congress… Read More
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US Falling Behind on Trade, While Japan and EU Thrive
European Union and Japanese leaders recently met in Brussels to further negotiations for a free trade agreement. As the EU and Japan work together to… Read More
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How Free Trade and Economic Freedom Help the Poor
Today, many people argue that trade disproportionately hurts poor Americans. They say free trade creates a wage gap between low- and high-income earners, and constructs… Read More
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This Iconic American Populist Shows What ‘America First’ Trade Policy Should Look Like
The Oxford dictionary defines populism as support for the concerns of ordinary people. The Trump administration has been described as populist in many ways, particularly… Read More
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Don’t Blame the Trade Deficit for America’s Economic Problems
A new report from the United States trade representative links America’s trade deficit with other countries to trade deals entered into going back to the… Read More
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There’s Nothing Free
It was Nobel laureate economist Milton Friedman who made famous the adage, “There’s no such thing as a free lunch.” Friedman could have added that… Read More
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Colombia Is Helping You Spread Love This Valentine’s Day
That time of year has once again arrived when the scent of fresh-cut roses is flooding stores nationwide. But little known to most Americans, one… Read More
