The next president will play a key role in shaping US trade policy – here’s what voters need to know

By Bedassa Tadesse, Professor of Economics, University of Minnesota Duluth

From the ports of Los Angeles to the cornfields of Iowa, the U.S.’s international trade policy is a force that shapes the lives of every American. With the presidential election looming in November 2024, discussing trade policy isn’t just an academic exercise – it’s a civic responsibility.

As an economist, I have spent years studying this topic. Trade policy has profound effects on how industries operate, from production…

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