Protectionism

August 31, 2026 | Josh Birenbaum, Susan Soh

US and Canada brawl over hockey sticks — so China skates off with big trade wins

It’s like a fistfight between conjoined twins: The United States and Canada are throwing tariffs and insults at each other tit-for-tat in one of the most unnecessary trade wars in recent memory. “I...

August 18, 2026 | Elaine K. Dezenski, Susan Soh

New White House Report Brings ‘Shadow Transshipment Network’ Into Spotlight

To prevail in a trade war against China, the United States needs enforcement tools that match its trade policy goals. On August 13, the White House released a report accusing more than 40 countries of...

August 3, 2026 | Elaine K. Dezenski, Susan Soh

China Rejects Overproduction Allegations Amidst Greater Trade Scrutiny

Beijing is laying the groundwork for Paramount Leader Xi Jinping’s upcoming visit to Washington. On July 30, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Trade Representative Jamieson Greer met with...

May 21, 2026 | Elaine K. Dezenski, Josh Birenbaum

After Globalization: The Case for a ‘Near-Global Economy’

The United States needs to pursue economic integration with countries that meet its free-market and geopolitical standards.

April 15, 2026 | Jack Burnham |

Request for Comments on the Section 301 Investigations of Acts, Policies, and Practices of Certain Economies Relating to Structural Excess Capacity and Production in Manufacturing Sectors

March 19, 2026 | Elaine K. Dezenski, Daniel Swift, Susan Soh

Forging a New Critical Minerals Reality