EconomyCommentary
Trade and Taxes During Trump’s First Term
This article is an excerpt from the “2020 Mandate for Leadership: A Clear Vision for the Next Administration.” It looks back at policy decisions made… Read More
EconomyCommentary
New Sultan Could Deepen US-Oman Ties, Strengthen Economic Freedom
Under the leadership of new Sultan Haitham bin Tariq, who came to power in January upon the death of his cousin, longtime ruler Sultan Qaboos… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Expect US Agriculture Exports to China to Increase in Coming Months
Since the signing of the U.S.-China trade deal in January, much media focus has been on China’s agreement to buy over $142 billion worth of… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Time to Launch US-Taiwan Free Trade Negotiations
Taiwan has long been a steadfast partner to America. Friday, it took a major step that will move the U.S.-Taiwan relationship forward and could help… Read More
EconomyCommentary
Why China’s Food Crisis Could Get Worse Amid Pests, Pestilence
For the past 18 months, China’s farm and agriculture sectors have been pummeled by two different infestations. African swine flu has killed millions of… Read More
EconomyCommentary
As Growing Trade Partner, Vietnam Improves Economic Freedom
This year marks the 25th anniversary of the United States and Vietnam reestablishing diplomatic relations. Over the past 25 years—particularly since Vietnam’s accession to the… Read More
EconomyCommentary
This Misguided Protectionism Would Harm All Americans, Including Farmers
Driving up food prices is a bad idea any time, especially during a pandemic. Yet a small subset of fruit and vegetable growers are pushing… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Can Ecuador Continue to Gain Economic Freedom?
Ecuador dramatically rose in rank in the 2020 edition of The Heritage Foundation’s annual Index of Economic Freedom. With an economic freedom score of 51.3… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Protectionism and the Pandemic Are Curtailing Global Trade. Policymakers Must Act Accordingly.
According to the latest semiannual trade monitoring report by the World Trade Organization, recent data indicates an 18% decline in trade over the past year…. Read More
EconomyCommentary
Advancing Free Trade Helps Ensure Economic Empowerment of Women
The new U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement can benefit female business owners by reducing the cost of transporting goods and services across borders, participants underscored during a recent… Read More
