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Does Anyone Understand the Democrats’ Mind-Bendingly Complicated Carbon Tariff Bill?

Kate Aronoff | New Republic | 07/21/2021

In the past week, the United States and Europe have tossed a once-obscure climate policy into the spotlight: carbon tariffs, or “border adjustment mechanisms,” as they’re called. Last week, politicians…

Biden’s trade agenda is off to a rocky start

Bryan Riley | The Hill | 07/20/2021

So far, 2021 is shaping up to be an awful year for international trade. The...

Senate China Bill Cuts Tariffs, Increases Regulations

Tori K. Smith, Maggie Kennon | The Heritage Foundation | 06/21/2021

KEY TAKEAWAYS The Trade Act of 2021 inc...

Whether For the ‘Right’ or ‘Wrong’ Reasons, Just Lift the Tariffs

Christine McDaniel | The Hill | 06/07/2021

The tariffs put in place by t...

Ending the Race to the Bottom

Tom Conway | United Steelworkers | 05/31/2021

Chris Reisinger and his co-workers recently added a third daily shift at the Metal Te...

Why the U.S. Should Use Trade Policy to Stem Illicit Drug Imports

Kathleen J. Frydl | Washington Monthly | 05/28/2021

This spring, the new U.S. Trade Representat...

Harley-Davidson Smashed With 56% EU Tariff, Will Appeal

Michael Taylor | Forbes | 04/19/2021

American motorcycle manufacturer Harley HOG -1.2%-Davidson will launc...

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