Inbound FDI: A bright spot for the U.S. in global commerce
Inbound FDI: A bright spot for the U.S. in global commerce In both political and military battles there are casualties. During this election season, one of the most notable casualties is free trade. The bipartisan piling on –slamming NAFTA, TPP, WTO and single nations (mainly China, Mexico, and Japan) — is without precedent. As for proponents of free trade, their silence is deafening. Business and government leaders in trade-dependent cities on both coasts and the borders with Canada and Mexico are especially concerned, as well as perplexed that so many of their citizens are supporting candidates who espouse protectionism and isolationism. (Talking about shooting oneself in the foot.) Latin Trade reports. Exclusive column by Jerry Haar, Public Policy Fellow at […]