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250 Years of US Trade Policy

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The Complexity of Reagan's Trade Policy: A Study in Contradiction

This chapter explores the conflicting trade policies of the Reagan administration, juxtaposing Reagan's advocacy for free trade with the protectionist measures taken during the economic downturn of the 1980s. It also examines the administration's internal conflicts over trade strategy, drawing parallels to later divisions seen in the Trump era.

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