Economics

Trump Risks Bringing Back a Dud in 1980s-Era U.S. Trade Weapon

  • U.S. sees China infringing on intellectual property rights
  • Using section 301 trade law may be less effective than the WTO

Trump Says U.S. Working on Major Trade Deals With China

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The Trump administration wants to revive a trade policy that was fashionable in the 1980s, but that might be about as wise as wearing parachute pants again.