Author Archives: Stuart Malawer

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About Stuart Malawer

Distinguished Service Professor of Law & International Trade at George Mason University (Schar School of Public Policy).

Does U.S. Need a New Trade Strategy — Not Protectionism but More Participation in the Global Economy?

Posted on September 12, 2024 by Stuart Malawer

Many scholars are now arguing that the U.S. must reject the protectionism of Trump, Biden and now Harris. They call for more participation in the global economy, fostering more imports and promoting worker training for this new century. I agree. … Continue reading →

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Nippon Steel – US Steel Merger — National Security Rationale — Is this Too Much?

Posted on September 11, 2024 by Stuart Malawer

     The Nippon Steel – US Steel Merger saga is coming to an end soon. To me, it will end up in litigation. But with the president’s blocking the merger. This seems to me again that the use of … Continue reading →

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Presidential Debate & Tariffs — Trump Goes Further.

Posted on September 11, 2024 by Stuart Malawer

The first question of ‘The Presidential Debate’ was as to tariffs. No surprise here. Tariffs, once an obscure topic even in international trade classes, is now a leading political issue this campaign season — greatly fostered by Trump. His proposals … Continue reading →

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Deindustrialization and National Security — Two Primary Aspects of the Trade Debate Today — Looking Also at Taxes and Tariffs.

Posted on September 8, 2024 by Stuart Malawer

   It has now become more accepted in U.S. trade debate today that trade agreements since 1945 have been a major cause of deindustralization in the United States. This has been accepted by both political parties — to various degrees. … Continue reading →

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Law, National Security & Tariffs: Congress has Exclusive Authority over International Trade — But Much has been Delegated — That’s the Problem.

Posted on September 4, 2024 by Stuart Malawer

     The issue of U.S. legislation and tariffs is technical and complex. However, it is clear that it is the Congress that has the exclusive authority to regulate international trade — but much authority has been delegated to the … Continue reading →

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Trump – Vance Tariff Proposals — Fail Basic Economics.

Posted on September 2, 2024 by Stuart Malawer

The proposals by Trump and Vance concerning tariffs fail the most basic economics test ……. “First, let’s get this straight: Trump is flat wrong to claim that the entire tariff is paid by a foreign country. And Vance is wrong … Continue reading →

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Kamala Harris & Trade Policy — More Biden & Not Trump?

Posted on August 23, 2024 by Stuart Malawer

Kamal Harris’ trade policy in not clearly formulated nor stated yet. However, some elements are now coming into focus. Commentaries are just now beginning to appear after the Democratic convention. But both Democrats and Republicans are voicing support for tariffs … Continue reading →

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Test Post for WordPress

Posted on August 14, 2024 by Stuart Malawer

This is a sample post created to test the basic formatting features of the WordPress CMS. Subheading Level 2 You can use bold text, italic text, and combine both styles. Bullet list item #1 Item with bold emphasis And a … Continue reading →

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TRUMP AND TRADE 2.0 — Worse than Before?

Posted on August 13, 2024 by Stuart Malawer

    The following two items are from my previous book on Trump and Trade. It’s the Preface by Peter Watson the former Chairman of the U.S. International Trade Commission and my Introduction. I also include a recent blog of mine … Continue reading →

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Test Post for WordPress

Posted on August 8, 2024 by Stuart Malawer

This is a sample post created to test the basic formatting features of the WordPress CMS. Subheading Level 2 You can use bold text, italic text, and combine both styles. Bullet list item #1 Item with bold emphasis And a … Continue reading →

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