Since President Trump’s inauguration on Jan. 20, it seems that many people—particularly the chattering classes—have suddenly become experts in international trade. Mr. Trump’s tariffs have spawned a ...

In this Economic Letter, we consider the impact of TPU on firms’ decisions to reshore and automate production. Using industry-level data, we show that firms in industries more exposed to international ...

As tariffs and trade deals make headlines, here’s a perfect puzzle: Why, as tariffs fell and supply chains expanded in the late 20th and early 21st centuries, did many economies fail to see the ...

On April 2, a day he dubbed “Liberation Day,” President Donald Trump stood in the White House Rose Garden and announced a sweeping new program of tariffs intended to rebalance U.S. trade. Trump’s ...

As economic security policies gain ground across major APEC economies, the forum has remained largely silent on the issue. While framed as national security, these policies often undermine the liberal ...

Throughout this program, you’ll learn about theories of international trade, as well as real-world, practical examples of trade’s effects in the U.S. as well as around the globe. You’ll be trained to ...