donald trump

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The Fraser Institute motto is a constant reminder of the importance of measuring the effect of government policy interventions on people’s lives.


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Part of the reason for the Great Depression was the Smoot-Hawley tariff established in 1930.

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For much of the post-World War II period, the U.S. auto industry had an effective oligopoly on U.S. sales—quality plummeted and prices soared.


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Various interest groups are certain to challenge an approved Keystone XL in local, state and federal courts.


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The U.S. is considering an import tax, of sorts, that would make U.S. exports more profitable and make imports to the U.S. more expensive.


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China’s cheerleading for international trade is juxtaposed with squeamishness about free trade from the new president of the United States.

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Some of Trump’s pledges could increase the competitiveness gap between the U.S. and Canada, particularly on taxes.


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Ironically, when it comes to imported goods, Trump’s concern seems to be that prices are too low.


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When any government taxes or restricts trade, it makes both sides worse off.


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Most trading partners of the U.S., including Canada, employ some sort of national consumption-based value added tax.