The World Cup provides a unique diplomatic opportunity for North American co-hosts (US, Canada, Mexico) to overcome deep historical and political frictions. Despite ongoing economic tensions and border disputes, the region maintains profound integration, evidenced by $1 trillion in annual cross-border trade and large trans-national populations. The shared cultural experience of major global events can transcend nationalistic divides, allowing leaders to refocus on common ground. Policymakers should leverage such moments to promote cooperation and build social bridges, mitigating geopolitical disputes that threaten continental stability.
The Protectionist Turn
English Summary
The article details a "Protectionist Turn" in U.S. trade policy, initiated by both Donald Trump and continuing under his successor, characterized by the imposition of tariffs on a wide range of imports, particularly from China. Driven by economic anxieties and a desire to shield domestic industries, this approach involved leveraging authorities like the IEEPA and bilateral trade deals, despite limited success in reducing the overall trade deficit. This shift has fundamentally altered U.S. trade policy, diminishing the role of the WTO and fostering a more bilateral, discretionary system. Furthermore, the trend is likely to spread globally, mirroring similar actions by other major trading nations.
中文摘要
本文详细阐述了美国贸易政策中出现的“保护主义转向”，这一趋势由唐纳德·特朗普总统发起并延续至其继任者手中，主要表现为对广泛进口商品的关税征收，尤其针对中国商品。 这一做法源于对经济的担忧以及保护国内产业的愿望，利用了诸如IEEPA（国际紧急经济权力法案）等权力，以及双边贸易协议，尽管在减少整体贸易逆差方面取得了有限的成功。 这一转变彻底改变了美国的贸易政策，削弱了世界贸易组织（WTO）的作用，并促进了更具双边性和酌定性的体系。 此外，这种趋势很可能在全球范围内蔓延，并反映了其他主要贸易国采取的类似行动。
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