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    December 18, 2022

    Leibowitz: Biden Doubles Down on Trump Trade Policy—Why?

    Written by Lewis Leibowitz

    Donald Trump has been out of office for nearly two years. But some of his most unsustainable policies live on. Hostility to the World Trade Organization (WTO) is one. Tariffs that violate the rules of global trade is another. Immigration policy is a third. 

    Trade is one of the most remarkable. Smart and experienced people are saying things that, on many levels, don’t make a lot of sense. Why are Trump policies kept by the Biden administration? They were not applauded when they were first put in.

    Lewis Leibowitz, SMU Contributor

    Lewis Leibowitz

    Lewis Leibowitz, owner of the Law Office of Lewis E. Leibowitz, practices in the areas of international trade law, customs law, and international commercial transactions. He represents clients before all federal courts and agencies dealing with international trade matters. Mr. Leibowitz advises and assists clients in diverse matters including trade remedies, customs, foreign-trade zones and free trade agreements, trade negotiations, and related matters. He can be reached at lewis.leibowitz@lellawoffice.com.

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