This book reexamines the U.S. trade policy, discussing challenges that prompted the Committee for Economic Development to construct a modern framework and reaffirm its support of the multilateral trade system. It presents recommendations essential to bolstering U.S. competitiveness in the future.

In this report from the Committee for Economic Development, a group of US business leaders constructs a modernized framework for the conduct of US trade policy that aims to be both up-to-date and true to a fundamental commitment to free and open trade.

From American master Ward Just, returning to his trademark territory of "Forgetfulness "and "The Weather in Berlin," an evocative portrait of diplomacy and desire set against the backdrop of America's first lost war

This collection of essays offers critical perspectives on current issues in the international economy. Divided into four parts, U.S. Trade Policy and Global Growth discusses managed trade and international interdependence, the effect of trade on domestic wages and employment, the costs and benefits of trade protection, and likely effects of NAFTA. The collection also addresses the U.S. trade deficit and presents a Keynesian proposal for international monetary reform. Part IV focuses on issues facing developing countries in the areas of trade, industrial, and financial policy. Rejecting the dogma that pure free-market policies should be accepted as articles of religious faith, in either international trade or domestic policy, the contributors search for trade and macro policies that can achieve balanced growth with high employment and an equitable distribution of income in both the United States and the rest of the world.

This is a fully updated edition of the best-selling text on US trade policy from colonial times to the current large trade imbalances. New coverage for this edition includes the WTO panels and conflicts, the battle in Seattle, struggles over Doha rounds and conflict, and growing tensions among major powers.

In this report, the author tracks the unraveling of what had been a broad consensus on trade policy. He then examines the major criticisms of international trade and the global economy, acknowledging that these criticisms must be addressed. And finally, and most importantly, he attempts to respond to these concerns in the most constructive manner possible -- looking for common ground that might allow real progress on these important issues.

In this report from the Committee for Economic Development, a group of US business leaders constructs a modernized framework for the conduct of US trade policy that aims to be both up-to-date and true to a fundamental commitment to free and open trade.