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The Truth about Trade Agreements—and Why We Need Them

Chad P. Bown (PIIE)

US trade agreements could be the first economic casualty of the 2016 election. Existing US trade agreements rose from the ashes of World War II and the Great Depression. Understanding how they protect the US economy, American workers, and consumers is critical to avoiding a repeat of the policy mistakes of the 1930s.

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