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Clashing over Commerce: A History of U.S. Trade Policy
A History of U.S. Trade Policy
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Douglas Irwin's "Clashing over Commerce" provides a comprehensive historical analysis of US trade policy, examining its evolution from the nation's founding to the modern era.
The book meticulously details the interplay of economic, political, and social factors that have shaped trade legislation and its impact on the American economy.
Irwin explores key periods of liberalization and protectionism, highlighting the motivations behind policy shifts and their consequences.
He analyzes the roles of various actors, including government officials, businesses, and interest groups, in shaping trade policy debates.
The book offers valuable insights into the complexities of trade policy and its enduring relevance in contemporary economic discussions.
The book meticulously details the interplay of economic, political, and social factors that have shaped trade legislation and its impact on the American economy.
Irwin explores key periods of liberalization and protectionism, highlighting the motivations behind policy shifts and their consequences.
He analyzes the roles of various actors, including government officials, businesses, and interest groups, in shaping trade policy debates.
The book offers valuable insights into the complexities of trade policy and its enduring relevance in contemporary economic discussions.
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Mentioned in 7 episodes
Mentioned by
Mike Bird as an expert on US trade policy to provide historical context for the new tariffs.


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Import-extort: what to make of Donald Trump’s titanic tariffs
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Jordan Schneider as the author of a book providing an overview of US trade policy history.


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250 Years of US Trade Policy
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Andrew Walker and Byrne Hobart during their discussion of U.S. trade policy and tariffs.


Clashing Over Commerce (Fintwit Book Club April 2025)
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Paul Gigot as the author of several books, notably Clashing Over Commerce, A History of U.S. Trade Policy.


Trade Historian Douglas Irwin on Trump's Unprecedented Tariff Shock