Why Trump’s Trade Bluster Is Just That

When we think about Donald Trump and his protectionist trade proposals, it's important to remember that while they may sound appealing when bellowed at disaffected workers from the campaign trail bully pulpit, in reality they are both unrealistic and dangerous. As I've been keen to remind readers, you cannot simply rip up trade agreements and start the world's largest economy down the road to de-globalization. That kind of thing represents a step back for society and will lead directly to all