Monthly Archives: February 2024

IS CHINA TRADE STRATEGY A RESPONSE TO U.S. TRADE LAWS?

    A new hypothesis seems to be emerging concerning China’s trade policies and U.S. law, which I agree with to some extent. That China’s global trade policies are in response, in part, to restrictions and other actions under U.S. trade … Continue reading

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National Security Council & Trade Policy — New Major Player in Global Trade Relations.

       It has become evident recently that national security has become a major driving-force in formulating U.S. economic policy generally (semiconductor subsidies) and in particular U.S. trade policy (including proposals for related climate change issues, international digital taxation, supply chain … Continue reading

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TRUMP’S FOREIGN POLICY 2.0 — Back to the 1930’s and America First.

     Trump’s foreign policies for a second term are now coming into focus as he strives for another term.  Thoughtful article appeared recently in the Wall Street Journal surveying the possibilities including a new 10% tariff on all imports, … Continue reading

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