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 »

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by Winston Steward - Sep. 21, 2009

The author disagrees with Obama's actions, but does not use overly-critical language in doing so. He says Obama and China "must find a way back from the brink" that the protectionist policies led to. This suggestion does not demonize Obama the person, but rather recommends action.