The China shock is over, and U.S. trade policies need to adapt accordingly. More tariffs are not expanding the labor market. In fact, they may be suppressing it. In this piece for Foreign Affairs Magazine, authors Bonifai, Rudra, Ludema, and Jensen highlight the dangers of reactionary protectionism and the importance of engaging in an increasingly interconnected world.
Read the article in Foreign Affairs.The findings from our white paper, commissioned by the Hinrich Foundation, challenge the notion that global trade is bad for American workers. Our research highlights the economic benefits of globalization and the need to rethink trade policy.
Read the report here.On August 8th, 2024, Executive Director Nita Rudra, along with Professor Brad Jensen and Niccolo Bonifai, presented on the evolving landscape of US trade policy and its impact on manufacturing employment. This presentation was moderated by the Association of Foreign Press Correspondents in the USA.
Read the takeaways here.
