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Tariffs
When Politicians Say “Free Trade,” They Mean Upward Redistribution
It's a make-it-up-as-you-go ideology.
Trump’s Tariffs on Chinese Imports Are Actually a Tax on the US Middle Class
Trump is effectively proposing one of the largest tax increases on the middle class in memory.
Trump Is Giving Protectionism a Bad Name
Tariffs and subsidies to support infant industries can be key for economic development in the Global South.
Will This Trade War Be Donald Trump’s Political Waterloo?
Ah, Mr. President, about those tariffs ...
With Anti-China Protectionism, the Left Is Aiding Trump’s Xenophobic Agenda
Even leading progressives like Bernie Sanders can fall short of full-throated solidarity with Chinese workers.
Backfire
Thanks to Trump's wildfire tariffs, an iconic American brand is moving jobs overseas.
“US Officially in Trade War With Canada” as Trump Doubles Down on Reckless Tariffs
Trade experts and lawmakers have repeatedly denounced Trump's push for a trade war with America's major allies as a “reckless” maneuver.
Republicans Are Finally Ready to Limit Trump’s Power — but Only on Trade and Tariffs
Trump is reportedly unhappy with the move to restrict his powers.
Tariffs Aren’t the Best Way to Protect US Steelworkers. Global Solidarity Is.
Trade unions should think carefully about opportunistically reverting to nationalism when political openings arise.
Dean Baker | Think Trump’s 45 Percent Tariffs Are Bad? Try Obama’s 10,000 Percent Tariffs
We do face a very real threat of protectionism, but it is in the form of the Obama administration pushing for stronger patent protections in the Trans-Pacific Partnership.