Conservative statesmen from Alexander Hamilton to Ronald Reagan sometimes supported protectionism, and at other times, they leaned toward lowering barriers. But they always understood that trade policy was merely a tool for building a strong and independent country with a… — Robert Lighthizer Copy Share Image
Modern free-traders... embrace their ideal with a passion that makes Robespierre seem prudent. They embrace unbridled free trade, even as it helps China become… — Robert Lighthizer Copy Share Image
It is hard for me to understand why we tolerate so many barriers to agriculture trade when America is the No. 1 producer of… — Robert Lighthizer Copy Share Image
The recent blind faith some Republicans have shown toward free trade actually represents more of an aberration than a hallmark of true American conservatism.… — Robert Lighthizer Copy Share Image
How does allowing China to constantly rig trade in its favor advance the core conservative goal of making markets more efficient? — Robert Lighthizer Copy Share Image
I agree with President Trump that we should have an America First trade policy. — Robert Lighthizer Copy Share Image
Unlike national legal systems, there are precious few avenues to address judicial activism at the WTO. You pretty much have to gain consensus to… — Robert Lighthizer Copy Share Image
Years of passivity and drift among U.S. policymakers have allowed the U.S. - China trade deficit to grow to the point where is widely… — Robert Lighthizer Copy Share Image
Every Republican president starting with Lincoln - and for almost 100 years thereafter - generally supported tariffs, while Democrats tended to promote free trade. — Robert Lighthizer Copy Share Image
Conservative statesmen from Alexander Hamilton to Ronald Reagan sometimes supported protectionism, and at other times, they leaned toward lowering barriers. But they always understood… — Robert Lighthizer Copy Share Image
Markets do not run better when manufacturing shifts to China largely because of the actions of its government. Nor do they become more efficient… — Robert Lighthizer Copy Share Image
While never the darling of pure free traders, measures to combat dumping, subsidies, and injurious import surges have always been deemed essential by open… — Robert Lighthizer Copy Share Image
