If President-elect Donald Trump’s anti-trade rhetoric has proven bad economics can make good politics. Fortunately, after Mr. Trump assumes office, his trade policies will likely be better than his campaign rhetoric.
Many factors contributed to Trump’s victory. His upset wins in the so-called "Rust Belt" states, which are typically Democratic strongholds, can be linked to his promise to revive US manufacturing by restricting “unfair” trade with Mexico, China, and other countries.
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