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The China Squeeze: A response to our critics

The China Squeeze: A response to our critics

Our recent PIIE working paper and the subsequent Foreign Affairs article detailed how China's manufacturing export strength is curbing poorer countries' opportunities to industrialize—what we call the China Squeeze.

Many school supplies cost more under Trump's tariffs

Many school supplies cost more under Trump's tariffs

Autumn means back-to-school shopping for many households. This year, consumers face higher prices for many basic supplies because of President Donald Trump's tariffs. Backpacks, calculators, notebooks, and shoes are amon...

Mary E. Lovely on the costs of Trump’s trade war with Canada

Mary E. Lovely on the costs of Trump’s trade war with Canada

Mary E. Lovely joins CNN International to discuss President Donald Trump’s trade war on Canada, what it means for not only small businesses on either side of the border but also the North American auto sector’s competiti...