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Newell NormandTrump's tariffs are being blamed for financial pains that have been years in the making (Full Show: 5/15/2025)On today's show, Newell talks about Democrats blaming their financial woes on Trump's tariffs.
Then, Newell has on:
Colin Grabow, Associate Director at the Cato Institute’s Herbert A. Stiefel Center for Trade Policy Studies, to discuss the Trump Administration's trade deal with the United Kingdom,
Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser to give his monthly update of all things Louisiana,
and Sandra Lindquist, President & CEO of the New Orleans Chamber, Chief Anne Kirkpatrick, NOPD Superintendent, and Jason Williams, New Orleans District Attorney, join to talk about the relationship between the NOPD and the DA's office.2025-05-151h 50Newell NormandWhy would we want to invite more poverty into the United States?This hour, Newell talks about Democrats blaming their financial woes on Trump's tariffs. Then, Colin Grabow, Associate Director at the Cato Institute’s Herbert A. Stiefel Center for Trade Policy Studies, joins the show to discuss the Trump Administration's trade deal with the United Kingdom.2025-05-1538 minNewell NormandHistorically, tariffs aren't a great tool for raising revenueLast Thursday, the Trump administration announced its first trade deal since its April 2 tariff hike, and it’s clear that higher tariffs are here to stay. Reached with the United Kingdom, the deal, billed by the White House as “historic” and a “breakthrough," improves trade conditions only relative to the upheaval of recent weeks. Compared to the trade conditions that prevailed when Trump took office in January, there is little to celebrate. Colin Grabow, Associate Director at the Cato Institute’s Herbert A. Stiefel Center for Trade Policy Studies, joins Newell to discuss the issue.2025-05-1514 min
Cato Daily PodcastBad Arguments for Terrible TariffsThe arguments for tariffs lack the kind of useful perspective provided by a basic economics course. Cato's Colin Grabow picks them apart. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-04-1011 min
Korean KontextAll Hands on Deck: Korea's Strategic Role in Revitalizing U.S. Shipbuilding[KEI is registered under the FARA as an agent of the KIEP, a public corporation established by the government of the Republic of Korea. Additional information is available at the U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC.]
In 2024, Korean shipbuilders Hanwha Ocean and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries both entered into Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) agreements to support U.S. naval vessels in Korean yards. That same year, Hanwha acquired Philly Shipyard in Philadelphia, while HD Hyundai partnered with Anduril and Palantir to advance artificial intelligence innovations in unmanned surface vehicles (USVs) and autonomous naval systems, building...2025-04-031h 13
Chuck Yates Needs A JobThe Jones Act: America's $333M Shipping ProblemThe Jones Act has been messing with American shipping for over a century, driving up costs, stifling competition, and forcing bizarre workarounds, like Hawaii importing oil from Africa instead of Texas. Chuck sits down with Colin Grabow from the Cato Institute to break down how this outdated law makes everything from groceries to gas more expensive, why it costs a mind-blowing $333M to build a U.S. ship when the same one costs $55M overseas, and what can actually be done about it. If you like policy takedowns with a side of sarcasm, this one’s for you....2025-03-2546 min
Big Digital EnergyTrump & Putin, Houthis, Israel strikes, JFK files released | BDE 03.20.25We’re unpacking how influencers and shifting media landscapes are reshaping sports and energy, breaking down the latest headlines on Rory McIlroy, media monopolies, and even some classic Larry Bird smack talk. On the geopolitical front, we’re diving into US airstrikes in Iran, Trump’s latest call with Putin, and the ongoing Israel-Gaza conflict. Oh, and for the history buffs, we’ve got fresh insights on the JFK assassination, because somehow, there’s always more to uncover.Digital Wildcatters brings the energy community together through events, cutting-edge content, and powerful tools. Join our online community...2025-03-2035 min
Odd LotsThe Great Jones Act DebateWe finally did it. We finally did an episode on the Jones Act. For years on the podcast, we've been referencing this controversial law from 1920, which places restrictions on domestic port-to-port transport in the United States. But we had never actually done an episode on what it is, why it was created, and why people feel so fervently about either keeping or maintaining it. There are plenty of people who feel that this law is an inhibitor of US growth, because domestic water-based shipment of goods requires a US-flagged, US-crewed, and US-built vessel. And yet the law persists — for ov...2025-03-2033 min
The Great AntidoteDouglas Irwin on Talking about Trade and CommerceSend us a textTrade is all the rage these days. Or, at least, raging about trade is. Today, we unpack what trade and free trade are, and how to talk about it. We also address the abundance of lawyers in trade policy. Douglas Irwin is a professor of economics at Dartmouth College and the author of several books including Clashing Over Commerce and Against the Tide: An Intellectual History of Free Trade.Want to explore more?Douglas Irwin, International Trade Agreements, in the Concise Encyclopedia of EconomicsSamuel Gregg o...2025-01-3151 min
Net AssessmentWhat Is the U.S. Military Doing in Europe?Chris, Melanie, and Zack discuss the American military footprint in Europe. Why does the United States maintain such a large presence there? Are there other ways to accomplish our goals with a smaller physical presence there? And what outcomes would we see if the United States made major troop reductions on the continent? Grievances for Tony Blinken’s tone-deaf article in Foreign Affairs and toward Europe for its continued trade with Russia, while Zack expresses concern for New Zealand’s navy following the loss of one its newer warships. Attapeople to Cato’s Colin Grabow for a sensible proposal to enh...2024-10-1050 minCato Daily PodcastFree Trade in the Name of National SecurityProtectionism is frequently justified on national security grounds, but there are strong reasons to liberalize trade in the name of American security, as well. Colin Grabow explains. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-07-2011 min
Shift WashingtonRebroadcast - Jonesing for ProtectionismAhoy! We give our fans what they want, and they have clamored for a deep dive into the Jones Act! What is the Jones Act? We have Colin Grabow from the Cato Institute join the show to help us break down a century-old law that makes your commute worse, your goods more expensive, and people in New England cold. Set sail with us on this policy adventure!
Read more about the Project on Jones Act Reform at the Cato Institute.
Follow Colin on Twitter here.2024-07-091h 12
Catalyst with Shayle KannHow an obscure, 100-year old law is disrupting U.S. energyA little-known U.S. law called the Jones Act shapes climate tech in weird ways — like hindering offshore wind deployment and pushing up energy prices.The law, part of the Merchant Marine Act of 1920, requires all cargo shipped between U.S. ports to be carried by ships that meet strict standards. Those ships must be built in American shipyards, owned by an American company, registered in the U.S., and crewed by a majority American crew. As a result, building cargo ships in the U.S., and operating them between U.S. ports, is way more expensive th...2024-04-1840 min
HubwonkEpisode 197: Industrial Policy Reimaged: Can Government Improve Free MarketsJoe Selvaggi discusses industrial policy, its aspirations and limitations, with CATO Institute Associate Director Colin Grabow, in response to Senator Rubio's thought piece advocating for a more active role for government in the economy.2024-04-1639 min
The Soul of Enterprise: Business in the Transformation EconomyThe Jones Act - Interview with Colin GrabowOn this week's episode Ron and Ed welcome Colin Grabow of the CATO Institute's Herbert A. Stiefel Center for Trade Policy Studies to talk about the Jones Act (aka Merchant Marine Act of 1920) which regulates maritime commerce in U.S. waters and between U.S. ports, oh, and, makes stuff more expensive for all of us while benefitting a select few. You will learn the main reason why food and other sundry items are more expensive in Hawaii and Puerto Rice; why the Northeast US imports natural gas from Russia instead of getting it from the US; and many more...2024-01-2656 minChuck Yates Needs A JobDan Grech of Global OTECThe Jones Act is always in the top ten for worst US economic policies. Passed in 1920, it basically restricts all goods and services transported between US sports to be on US built, owned and crewed vessels. While that sounds great it skyrockets costs on US citizens particularly those in Puerto Rico, Alaska and Hawaii. Why does this matter to us energy geeks? Because the US doesn’t have a Jones Act compliant ship that can transport LNG, Massachusetts imports LNG from primarily Trinidad but occasionally from Russia. WTF?!? Colin is an expert on the Jones Act and breaks it all...2024-01-1756 minChuck Yates Needs A JobColin Grabow of the Cato InstituteThe Jones Act is always in the top ten for worst US economic policies. Passed in 1920, it basically restricts all goods and services transported between US sports to be on US built, owned and crewed vessels. While that sounds great it skyrockets costs on US citizens particularly those in Puerto Rico, Alaska and Hawaii. Why does this matter to us energy geeks? Because the US doesn’t have a Jones Act compliant ship that can transport LNG, Massachusetts imports LNG from primarily Trinidad but occasionally from Russia. WTF?!? Colin is an expert on the Jones Act and breaks it all...2024-01-0353 min
CBCI PodcastJonesing for ProtectionismAhoy! We give our fans what they want, and they have clamored for a deep dive into the Jones Act! What is the Jones Act? We have Colin Grabow from the Cato Institute join the show to help us break down a century-old law that makes your commute worse, your goods more expensive, and people in New England cold. Set sail with us on this policy adventure!2023-12-081h 12
Make It. Move It. Sell It.Why American Deindustrialization is a MythColin Grabow of the Cato Institute discusses why the state of manufacturing in America may be stronger than you think. Learn why American deindustrialization is a myth and how the role the government plays in it all. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-12-0720 minCato Daily Podcast'American Deindustrialization' Is a Dangerous MythBy any relevant measure, the U.S. manufacturing sector is a dynamo. Retreating from globalized supply chains can threaten that success. Colin Grabow details the evidence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-10-3011 min
Power MapNew Shores Episode Five: Toward a New Model for Global TradeIn the weeks following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, there was a flurry of articles, commentaries and videos predicting that the event signaled the end of globalization. Part of this prediction was based on policymakers and business leaders seeing the risks of global supply chains in countries with dissimilar political, economic and human rights alignments. What does the push to onshore and friend shore clean energy supply chains mean for global trade? How can trade be used as a tool to address climate change? Allegra Dawes hosts this episode with Ambassador Jayme White, the Deputy United States Trade Repre...2023-10-2625 min
that's interesting050_ Interview: America's rusting waterways | a wasted resourceWe have a completely untapped resource in the U.S. that would help reduce emissions, decrease supply chain strain, not to mention reduce energy costs for many regions of the country.
Why the U.S. can't tap into that, is the subject of the Jones Act. A century plus old piece of legislation that bans any ships operating within the U.S.' waterways that's not American built and crewed.
In this episode, Cato Research Fellow Colin Grabow, joins me to give a refresher on the state of the law along with some very interesting case studies showing what life...2023-10-201h 19
Why We Can't Have Nice ThingsWhy We Can't Have Nice Things: Jones Act Traffic JamFrom his second-floor office overlooking the harbor in Norwalk, Connecticut, Bob Kunkel can see Long Island looming over the horizon to the south. It's only about 10 miles away, straight across the blue waters of the Long Island Sound. But shipping anything from Connecticut to Long Island—or back again—likely means loading a truck, sending it down Interstate 95 toward New York City, passing through some of the most congested highways in the whole country, and eventually meandering toward the final destination. Kunkel, president of Alternative Marine Technologies, a design and construction supervision firm, says there ough...2023-08-1726 min
Slate BusinessHear Me Out: The U.S. Sugar Program Isn’t A Sweet DealOn today’s episode of Hear Me Out… a spoonful of sugar helps the trade protectionism go down.The Farm Bill is up for renewal this year — and there’s a chorus of voices now, as in years past, saying it’s time we stop favoring domestic sugar.The U.S. has subsidized American sugar producers for almost as long as we’ve been a republic, but the current system is very complicated… and very costly for the average consumer. Some argue that it’s closer to a cartel than it is a reg...2023-07-1834 min
Slate ConversationsHear Me Out: The U.S. Sugar Program Isn’t A Sweet DealOn today’s episode of Hear Me Out… a spoonful of sugar helps the trade protectionism go down.The Farm Bill is up for renewal this year — and there’s a chorus of voices now, as in years past, saying it’s time we stop favoring domestic sugar.The U.S. has subsidized American sugar producers for almost as long as we’ve been a republic, but the current system is very complicated… and very costly for the average consumer. Some argue that it’s closer to a cartel than it is a reg...2023-07-1834 min
Hear Me OutThe U.S. Sugar Program Isn’t A Sweet DealOn today’s episode of Hear Me Out… a spoonful of sugar helps the trade protectionism go down.The Farm Bill is up for renewal this year — and there’s a chorus of voices now, as in years past, saying it’s time we stop favoring domestic sugar.The U.S. has subsidized American sugar producers for almost as long as we’ve been a republic, but the current system is very complicated… and very costly for the average consumer. Some argue that it’s closer to a cartel than it is a reg...2023-07-1834 min
Slate DebatesHear Me Out: The U.S. Sugar Program Isn’t A Sweet DealOn today’s episode of Hear Me Out… a spoonful of sugar helps the trade protectionism go down.The Farm Bill is up for renewal this year — and there’s a chorus of voices now, as in years past, saying it’s time we stop favoring domestic sugar.The U.S. has subsidized American sugar producers for almost as long as we’ve been a republic, but the current system is very complicated… and very costly for the average consumer. Some argue that it’s closer to a cartel than it is a reg...2023-07-1834 min
Across the StatesHow the Jones Act Impacts Maritime Commerce and National SecurityALEC Federalism, Homeland Security & International Relations Task Force Senior Director Karla Jones sat down with Colin Grabow, Research Fellow at the CATO Institute Herbert A. Stiefel Center for Trade Policy Studies, to discuss The Jones Act and its implications on maritime commerce and national security.Special Guest: Colin Grabow.Support Across the States2023-07-1730 min
Econ Dev Show Podcast - Economic DevelopmentUnraveling the Jones Act with Colin GrabowJoin Dane as he dives deep into the intricacies of the Jones Act with guest Colin Grabow, a research fellow at the Cato Institute’s Herbert A. Stiefel Center for Trade Policy Studies.
In this episode, we discuss the requirements and implications of the Jones Act, and how it affects the cost and efficiency of shipping within the United States. Colin provides an in-depth analysis of the Act's effects on economic development, with a particular focus on its impacts on the coastal regions of Texas. We also explore potential paths forward and solutions to mitigate the negative ef...2023-07-1431 min
The DynamistKeeping Up with the Jones Act Pt. II w/ Colin GrabowIn a prior episode, Gabriela Rodriguez of American Compass argued that the Jones Act, a law aimed at supporting the U.S. ship building should be reformed—not repealed. On The Dynamist’s first ever “rebuttal episode,” Evan is joined by Colin Grabow, a research fellow at the Cato Institute’s Herbert A. Stiefel Center for Trade Policy Studies. They discuss why Grabow supports a full repeal of the Jones Act, his response to Rodriguez’s proposed reforms, and what a post-Jones Act world might look like. Cato blog, “More Industrial Policy Won’t Solve the Jones Act’s Many Proble...2023-04-0437 min
HubwonkEpisode 136: Sinking U.S. Shipping: Ineffective Law Creates Waves for American EconomyHost Joe Selvaggi talks with Cato Institute research fellow Colin Grabow about the failure of the Jones Act, a law that sought to protect the U.S. shipbuilding and merchant marine capacity. They examine its downstream effects on inflation, supply chain fragility, and energy access that directly affect every American.2023-01-1742 minCato Daily PodcastTransportation and the New American WorkerAmerican workers need to get to work, and the systems that support our transportation infrastructure need reform. Colin Grabow authored the transportation chapter in Cato's Empowering the New American Worker book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-11-2909 min
The Great AntidoteColin Grabow on The Jones Act 2: Treason and CruisesSend us a textColin Grabow, a research fellow at the Cato Institute’s Center for Trade Policy Studies, talks to us today about the Jones Act. He gives us a refresher on what the Jones Act is, but for more details listen to our first episode on the topic, Colin Grabow on The Jones Act.He talks to us about the recent treason charges against critics of the Jones Act, the effects of the Jones Act in times of emergencies -namely Hurricane Fiona- and the Jones Act for cruise ships, the Passenger Vessel Services Ac...2022-11-2540 minCato Daily PodcastIf Some Jones Act Defenders Had Their Way, Cato Employees Would Face Treason ChargesIt's laughable, right? Right? At least one high-level Jones Act supporter would like to see Cato Institute "members" charged with treason for daring to speak out about the century-old protectionist shipping law. Colin Grabow and Scott Lincicome won't plead the Fifth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-10-1914 minCato Daily PodcastSourcing Flatware, Footwear, and Other Vital National Security IssuesThe sourcing decisions for some pretty strange products are presented as vital national security matters by straight-faced members of Congress. Colin Grabow takes down some of the most galling justifications for limiting consumer choices. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-09-2112 minCato Daily PodcastThe Jones Act and the Price of GasThe inefficiencies that the Jones Act creates for American oil supply chains have ripple effects across the globe. Colin Grabow explains. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-09-1308 min
Macro Musings with David BeckworthColin Grabow on Current Trends in US Trade Policy and the Adverse Impact of the Jones ActColin Grabow is a policy analyst at the Cato Institute’s Center for Trade Policy Studies, and he joins Macro Musings to talk about US trade policies, the Jones Act, and the consequences of this harmful maritime statute. Specifically, David and Colin also discuss the counterfactual world of TPP, the future of international trade, and how to fix the myriad of problems caused by the Jones Act. Transcript for the episode can be found here. Colin’s Twitter: @cpgrabow Colin’s Cato Institute profile: https://www.cato.org/people/colin-gr...2022-04-2553 min
Avi's Conversational CornerEpisode 31 (Stumbling Colossus, 10): US Shipping and the Jones ActColin Grabow of the CATO Institute discusses the law, history, and future of American internal shipping, from the Gilded Age to today.2022-03-2829 minCato Daily PodcastBiden's ‘Buy American’ Plans Deny Opportunities to Build CheaplyHow much will "Buy American" rules cost Americans paying for government infrastructure in the coming years? Colin Grabow details some troublesome rhetoric and policy from President Biden. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2022-03-2108 min
ThinkTech HawaiiWhy Hawaii Needs a Jones Act Waiver (Hawaii Together)Russian Oil Sanctions and the Jones Act. The host for this show is Joe Kent. The guest is Colin Grabow. Colin Grabow, Grassroot Scholar and policy analyst at the Cato Institute, discusses President Joe Biden’s ban on Russian oil imports and why Hawaii needs a Jones Act waiver to ensure its energy security. Currently Hawaii is almost wholly reliant on foreign fuel sources, due to Jones Act restrictions on shipping goods between U.S. ports that make it too expensive to buy U.S. oil. Also, in the event of an emergency, there also are too few J...2022-03-1529 minCato Daily PodcastSupply Chain Trouble and the Federal Policies That Make It WorseThere are many reasons for our supply chain disruptions. Colin Grabow details how the feds have made it worse. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2021-11-1509 min
that's interesting026_ Interview: when american made capsizesHow would an industry react if there was such an artificial control on where something could be made?
Well look no further than this episode and America’s domestic shipping industry, more specifically the Jones Act, that mandates all ships being used to transport goods domestically in the US, be built in America and operated by mostly Americans.
What the reasoning was when this Act was put in place, and how far the US has fallen since the industrial revolution in ship building globally, set the stage for the modern pushback and general lazy obedience to the status quo argument an...2021-08-241h 41
Consumer Choice PodcastEP83: The Jones Act is making you poorer (w/ Colin Grabow)INTERVIEW — Colin Grabow (@cpgrabow) is a policy analyst at the Cato Institute's Herbert A. Stiefel Center for Trade Policy Studies where his research focuses on domestic forms of trade protectionism such as the Jones Act and the U.S. sugar program. http://cato.org/jonesact -What is the Jones Act and how does it impact ordinary people? -Joe Biden's executive order means he wants more control over the shipping of goods -Why do Democrats support the Jones Act? -Legislative proposals from Sen. Mike Lee and others to amend the Jones Act...2021-08-0548 minCato Daily PodcastThe President Wants More Control over Shipping GoodsThe President wants to remove some barriers to shipping goods across the U.S. and among nations, but has silent about restrictions that are substantially counterproductive to Americans' well being. Colin Grabow and Scott Lincicome explain. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2021-07-1720 minCato Daily PodcastCounting the Costs of the Jones ActIn restricting transportation of all manner of products, the Jones Act disproportionately harms the poor and raises prices for everyone else. Republican Senator Mike Lee of Utah and Cato's Colin Grabow discuss the new effort to eliminate the law. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2021-07-0131 min
that's interesting022_ Interview: brought to you by the U.S. sugar cartelHow did it come to be that there's a coordinated effort involving many actors within our government, to fix the price, supply and trade of sugar within the borders of the United States?
My interview today is with Colin Grabow, Policy Analyst at the Cato Institute. Who's work focuses on domestic forms of trade protectionism.
Colin has studied the sugar cartel in the US extensively, and shares his knowledge of how it got started, what this ends up meaning for consumers and industry, as well as the political situation that's formed this and continues to keep it in place.
The...2021-04-251h 53The Great AntidoteColin Grabow on the Jones ActSend us a textColin Grabow, policy analyst at the Cato Institute’s Herbert A. Stiefel Center for Trade Policy Studies, joins us this week to discuss foreign trade, protectionism, and the Jones Act.Support the showNever miss another AdamSmithWorks update.Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.2021-04-1555 min
The JeffEffectGoing Broke With The Jones' — Episode 018Going Broke With The Jones' — Episode 018
Podcast Notes and Outline.
Jones Act Intro Pre-recorded by Jeff as a MonologueHave You Ever Split a Cab or an Uber with a friend? If the Jones Act applied to Uber drivers, this would be illegal
Reasons we economists suck — the dismal science
What the heck is cabotage?
Market Distortions
The Devil Lives at the Margins — “Concentrated Benefits” & “Diffuse Costs”
Merchant Marine Act of 1920 — The Jones Act100 years ago
Introduced by Wesley Jones — the senior senator from Washington State
Hmmmm … and they build ships where? (hint: Washinton State!)
The Jones Act in a NutshellAll Ships...2020-09-2000 min
Cato AudioAugust 20201. Introduction: Caleb O. Brown2. Cato Audio Roundtable: Colin Grabow and Dan Ikenson on 100 years of the Jones Act3. Bruce Yandle on unprecedented quirks in economic data thanks to COVID-194. Radley Balko on cops, reporters, and the “exonerative tense”5. Colorado State Representative Leslie Herod on Colorado ending qualified immunity Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-08-031h 12
MidratsEpisode 535: Jones Act: National Security Asset or Liability?The Jones Act is hailed by many in the maritime community as an essential lifeline to keep the domestic merchant marine viable. There is an equally vocal argument that it is not just unnecessary, but counterproductive.Are the assumptions being make by the pro-Jones Act faction wrong?To discuss the Jones Act from the skeptical school this Sunday from 5-6pm Eastern will be Colin Grabow, a policy analyst at the Cato Institute’s Herbert A. Stiefel Center for Trade Policy Studies.2020-04-0759 minAcross the StatesReforming the Jones Act w/ Colin Grabow from the Cato InstituteIn this episode of Across the States, host Dan Reynolds is joined by Colin Grabow, Trade Policy Analyst at the Cato Institute, and Karla Jones, Senior Director of the International Relations and Federalism Task Force at ALEC. The topic is the Jones Act: what it is, how it affects how we transport goods between states, which specific states it affects (spoiler: it’s all of them) and what this means for trade in the midst of the COVID-19 crisis.
Rust Buckets: How the Jones Act Undermines U.S. Shipbuilding and National Security: https://www.cato.org/publications/po...2020-03-3122 min
FAGcastFAG128 - The Jones ActOn this episode of the Friends Against the Maritime Cartels, we discuss The Jones Act with Cato Institute affiliate Colin Grabow2020-02-2600 minCato AudioDecember 2019December 2019 featuring Colin Grabow, Inu Manak, Caleb O. Brown, Peter Goettler, Robert Zubrin, Christopher A. Preble, Daron Acemoglu Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-12-0158 min
Radio AtlanticTrump’s Trade WarTrump isn’t like most Republican presidents, but his views on trade have been an unusually firm departure from his party. Despite long championing free trade, the GOP is now led by a man who seems deeply skeptical of it. Last week, he upended trade negotiations with China by levying tariffs on $200 billion in Chinese goods, carrying out a threat he’d issued just before a Chinese delegation visited the White House. On Monday, China retaliated with tariffs on $60 billion in U.S. goods.A trade war between the world’s two largest economies seems to be here. A...2019-05-1633 min
Plugged In#11: Colin Grabow, of the Cato Institute, on the Jones Act and energy (11-26-18)Alex sits down with Colin Grabow, a policy analyst at the Cato Institute’s Herbert A. Stiefel Center for Trade Policy Studies, to discuss problems with the Jones Act and the law's impact on American energy.
Links:
• More from Colin on issues surrounding the Jones Act:
https://www.cato.org/blog/jones-act-isnt-working-just-ask-its-supporters
• Details about Cato's upcoming event on the Jones Act:
https://www.cato.org/events/jones-act-charting-new-course-after-century-failure
• Lean more about the Cato Institute:
https://www.cato.org/2018-11-2616 min
Cato Out LoudThe Jones Act: A Burden America Can No Longer BearFor nearly 100 years, a federal law known as the Jones Act has restricted water transportation of cargo between U.S. ports to ships that are U.S.-owned, U.S.-crewed, U.S.-registered, and U.S.-built. Justified on national security grounds as a means to bolster the U.S. maritime industry, the unsurprising result of this law has been to impose significant costs on the U.S. economy while providing few of the promised benefits. In this paper, Cato scholars Colin Grabow, Inu Manak, and Daniel J. Ikenson examine how such an archaic, burdensome law has been...2018-06-281h 00
Cato Event PodcastRenegotiating NAFTA: Prospects and Challenges: In the Shadow of NAFTA: Dairy, Lumber, and BombardierThe North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) is currently being renegotiated by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. On the campaign trail, President Donald Trump promised to get a better deal, or walk away entirely from NAFTA if necessary. Amidst the air of uncertainty surrounding the talks, a productive discussion surrounding the prospects and challenges to modernizing NAFTA has emerged. Though NAFTA was a cutting–edge trade deal in 1994, international trade has transformed significantly since then, most notably with the advent of the digital economy. This full–day conference explores both the politics and reality of the NAFTA negotiations, and...2017-10-2600 min