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How to Make Trade Work for Workers
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How to Make Trade Work for Workers

Charting a Path Between Protectionism and Globalism



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According to US trade representative Robert E. Lighthizer, the Trump administration’s trade goals are to level the playing field for American manufacturers, reduce the current account deficit and safeguard US jobs. In this well-argued briefing, he explains the tariffs on Chinese goods and the new US–Mexico–Canada Agreement. Anyone seeking a better understanding of current US trade policy will find this an informative inside look at the subject.

Take-Aways

  • The Trump administration’s trade agenda aims to balance American interests.
  • The US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) reinvigorates US trade.
  • Trade policy with China is crucially important to the dynamism of the American economy.

About the Author

Robert Lighthizer serves as the US trade representative in the Trump administration.