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National Security, Protectionism and U.S.-China Trade — Biden v. Trump 2.0 (Commentaries).

     The quotes below are from articles that have appeared recently discussing Trump, global trade, national security, the WTO, U.S. trade policy, U.S-China trade, and U.S. foreign policy generally — seen through the prism of recent events and the … Continue reading

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Trade, National Security and Geopolitics — Trump v. Biden 2.0

     The following are quotes from the many articles that have appeared recently discussing Trump, global trade, national security, the WTO, U.S. trade policy, China and foreign policy — seen through the prism of the current U.S. presidential race. … Continue reading

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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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TRUMP TRADE POLICY 2.0 (2025) — Protectionist Chaos & Trade War.

 Two outstanding articles appeared the same day in the New York Times and Wall Street Journal discussing the likely tragic consequences of a Trump victory in 2024 in the area of trade relations.             Hayashi, … Continue reading

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BIDEN’S TRADE POLICY: National Security & Protectionism.

   Here’s a recent article of mine on Biden’s trade policy now focusing on national security and protectionism. This builds upon Trump’s policies and foreshadows Trump’s newer policies if he is reelected. This is somewhat worrisome. The following is an … Continue reading

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Global Trade & Geopolitics Today — China, Cyberespionage, Sanctions, Bribery ……. Trade is More than Trade.

           Huge issues concerning global trade policy have emerged the last few weeks. They range from new economic sanctions, inequality and trade agreements,  foreign investment treaties, global bribery, new WTO panel decisions against China, multinational taxation, and cyberespionage for commercial … Continue reading

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“That Used to Be Us” — Get Back to Our Values, Job Creation and Today’s Global System.

Here are many of the major points that are made in the new book by Tom Friedman and Mike Mandelbaum, THAT USED TO BE US (2012). They have been made before but they should be repeated until they sink in.  … Continue reading

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Mexico G-20 Meeting Promises Not to Use Trade Restrictions to Promote Business — How Long Will this Last? We’ll See.

The G-20  meeting recently concluded in Mexico with a  promise by countries not to protect their businesses by restricting trade (“stand-still agreement”). This is somewhat of a success in light of creeping protectionism and the declining global economy. How long observing this … Continue reading

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