Speaking about trade to the open-minded skeptic

Article Abstract:

This article discusses the US policy on foreign trade issues and the tendency of policy-makers towards protectionism rather than free trade. The author attempts to illustrate the positive aspects of free trade in order to persuade his audience of 'open-minded skeptics', rather than attempting to convince his opponents whose minds are already made up.

Statistical Data Included, Evaluation, Trade policy, Commercial policy

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The elusive goal of agricultural trade reform

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This article evaluates the possible impact on agricultural policies if the agenda of the Uruguay Round of the World Trade Organization's summits is fully implemented. The Uruguay Round agreement on agriculture would provide agricultural protection and place limitations on trade barriers, restricting liberalization in agriculture.

International aspects, World Trade Organization, Agricultural policy, Trade negotiations, Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development

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The trade debate's unlevel playing field

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This article discusses the values of imports in free trade, compared to the popular misconception that exports are good for the economy and imports are bad because they cost American jobs. Issues include reasons for public skepticism of the benefits of imports, such as visibility, accessibility and intensity.

Analysis, Exports, Imports

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