Tired Protectionism

New York Times | Sep. 19, 2009 (Editorial)

After President Obama decided to impose a 35 percent tariff on Chinese-made tires, China reacted angrily and predictably: threatening to impose its own tariffs on American auto products and chicken meat. Nationalist bloggers urged China’s leaders to Full Story »

Posted by Fabrice Florin - via Real Clear Politics, New York Times (Opinion), New York Times (Editorials)

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by Fabrice Florin - Sep. 20, 2009

Insightful editorial about prospects of a trade war between the U.S. and China, and the impact it could have on the global economy. This article provides helpful context based on factual evidence about recent protectionist measures taken from both countries, such as tariffs imposed by President Obama on the sale of Chinese-made tires.

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