Tag: Trade

The 82-14 vote gives President Trump a trade skeptic as the nation's chief negotiator on trade deals. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File)

Senate confirms Robert Lighthizer as US trade rep

Sean Higgins · May 11, 2017 10:38 pm

The Senate voted Thursday to advance the nomination of Robert Lighthizer as U.S. trade representative for a final vote. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Senate moves forward on confirming US trade rep

Sean Higgins · May 11, 2017 3:29 pm

Sasse and McCain sent a letter to Trump's nominee, Robert Lighthizer, announcing that they will be opposing him, and giving their reasons why. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Beltway Confidential

Republican senators won’t back Trump’s trade nominee Robert Lighthizer

David Freddoso · May 11, 2017 2:06 am

Former president says Canada's "unfair advantage" in the softwood lumber market has hurt his family's business. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Jimmy Carter: Trump is right on Canada lumber tariff

Sean Higgins · May 9, 2017 7:57 pm

French independent centrist presidential candidate Emmanuel Macron leaves the polling booth as he prepares to cast his ballot in the presidential runoff election in Le Touquet, France, Sunday, May 7, 2017. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena, POOL)

Beltway Confidential

Why Macron’s victory in the French presidential election is good for American conservatives

Tom Rogan · May 7, 2017 6:40 pm

There are essentially two paths for the Trump administration to follow through on its protectionist promises. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Beltway Confidential

Trump is quietly waging a non-tariff trade war

Clark Packard · May 6, 2017 2:37 pm

The Jones Act requires four conditions for all goods transported between two U.S. ports. The goods must be transported by ships made in America, that are registered in America, are primarily owned by Americans, and whose crews include at least 75 percent American citizens or permanent residents. (AP Photo/Ronen Zilberman)

The Jones Act: An out of date anchor on the American economy

Martin Rodriguez · May 5, 2017 2:54 pm

President Trump may turn to Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer to make deals on infrastructure or trade tariffs. (AP)

Wall Street Journal: If GOP fails on healthcare, Trump may align with Democrats

Eddie Scarry · May 4, 2017 3:17 pm

President Trump's tax plan outline does not include a Border Adjustment Tax. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

Beltway Confidential

Arthur Laffer: Trump’s tax plan should follow the Reagan model

Arthur Laffer · May 1, 2017 4:48 pm

Former President Alvaro Uribe shakes hands with a supporter as he takes part in a protest against President Juan Manuel Santos' government and to denounce the concessions the government has made in peace talks with the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, or FARC, in Medellin, Colombia. (AP Photo/Luis Benavides, File)

Conservatives International launches next month in Miami. Join us!

Dan Hannan · May 1, 2017 4:04 am

Trump has called NAFTA "one of the worst deals ever" and "a total disaster." He was set to announce withdrawal on his 100th day in office. Then he thought again. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Trump steps back from protectionism

Washington Examiner · April 30, 2017 4:22 pm

Agricultural groups were especially pleased with Trump's decision to renegotiate the trade deal, not withdraw. (AP Photo/Seth Perlman)

Business applauds Trump decision to keep NAFTA

Sean Higgins · April 27, 2017 10:51 pm