Economy & Labor How Donald Trump’s Trade Wars Could Lead to a Great Depression Trump's actions will have unexpected global consequences. By Nomi Prins , TomDispatch June 21, 2018 Truthout
Economy & Labor From Trade War to Class War: Screw Pfizer’s Drug Patents These government-granted monopolies are forms of protectionism. By Dean Baker , Truthout June 11, 2018 Truthout
Economy & Labor “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. By Jake Johnson , CommonDreams June 10, 2018 Truthout
Politics & Elections 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. By Matthew Rozsa , Salon June 7, 2018 Truthout
Economy & Labor Donald Trump’s Trade War Masks a Darker Agenda: Aiding the Far Right in Europe The US ambassador to Germany vows to help the far right, and Trump's foreign policy looks even more sinister. By Heather Digby Parton , Salon June 5, 2018 Truthout
Economy & Labor Trade Wars Are Never “Easy to Win”: Economist Robert Pollin on Trump’s China Policy Are tariffs good for economic policy? And whom do they benefit most -- capitalists or workers? By C.J. Polychroniou , Truthout April 27, 2018 Truthout
Economy & Labor 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. By Katy Fox-Hodess , InTheseTimes April 4, 2018 Truthout
Interview | Politics & Elections Lori Wallach and Michael Hudson Debate Trump’s Plan to Impose Steel and Aluminum Tariffs Trump sent shockwaves across the globe and sparking fear of impending economic volatility. By Juan González & Amy Goodman , DemocracyNow! March 6, 2018 Truthout
Op-Ed | Economy & Labor Renegotiating NAFTA Will Only Serve the Rich — Just Like It Always Has NAFTA benefited corporations but hurt Mexican and US workers. By David L. Wilson , Truthout August 21, 2017 Truthout
News Analysis | Economy & Labor Tough Trade Talk Fades as Trump and Pence Toe the Koch Line While Trump still indulges in occasional tough talk about trade, his policies have moved dramatically in the Kochs' direction. By Richard Eskow , PRWatch August 7, 2017 Truthout