In any discussion to understand free trade, protectionism and tariffs, there is no debate among credible economists: Free ...

Flaws in US trade policy under Trump can easily be identified, but the challenge for economists lies in addressing US ...

In the wake of the pandemic, and the fast-unfolding of the climate change crisis has basically brought into focus ...

Many of my friends and acquaintances disagree with Donald Trump’s “trade war” antics. His constant, inexplicable flip-flops and 180-degree turns make them nervous, and they can see that his unconstitu ...

GT: In 1930, the US enacted the Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act, leading to retaliatory tariffs from other countries and triggering a global trade war. What were the motivations and consequences of this act, ...

During the meeting, other participants expressed support for China's series of global initiatives, and they agreed that BRICS ...

KUALA LUMPUR -- A European bloc comprising Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland is doubling down on Malaysia and ...

Protectionism has been growing since the last phase of the Obama administration. The administration’s Trans-Pacific ...

Both approaches offer unique advantages. Protectionism provides temporary shelter for vulnerable industries; free trade drives innovation and greater shared prosperity. Evidence suggests that ...

Tariffs sound plausible until they are tried. Most of us start life with anti-free trade instincts. I certainly did. Protectionism accords with our intuitions. It rests on a series of gut feelings ...