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Tariff Increases Did Not Cause Inflation, and Their Removal Would Undermine Domestic Supply Chains

Robert E. Scott and Adam S. Hersh | Economic Policy Institute | 01/19/2022

The pronounced inflation uptick in 2021 has attracted enormous attention from both the media and policymakers. While it would be better for working families if inflation were lower, by far…

Let The Sun Set On Solar Tariffs

James Bacchus and Gabriella Beaumont‐​Smith | CATO Institute | 01/19/2022

In the coming weeks, President Biden faces his fir...

Trump Tariff Increases Contribution to Inflation: ~0.5%?

Ed Gresser | Progressive Policy Institute | 12/01/2021

THE NUMBERS:  U.S. tariff collection 2021:        ...

How Canada Could Retaliate if Tariff-Like U.S. Electric Car Policy Goes Ahead

Don Pittis | CBC | 11/22/2021

A new U.S. government policy that offers tax credits f...

Monstrous Sugar Program Costs Americans Billions

Bryan Riley | National Taxpayers Union Foundation | 10/27/2021

Halloween, the biggest holiday for candy consumpti...

Why Does Everyone Suddenly Care About Supply Chains?

Chad P. Bown and Douglas A. Irwin | The New York Times | 10/14/2021

Globalization may have lifted hundreds of...

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