Leibowitz: What to do about China?

China’s burgeoning exports are causing major angst all over the world. In the US, the increases are spawning calls for more restrictions on the Asian nation, some of which might work a bit, but will likely cause more harm than good for the world at large.

Which remedies are available, and which will achieve the appropriate goals of improving the competitiveness of Western free-market manufacturing and keeping the world’s consumers (and, not incidentally, voters) satisfied?

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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.

Lewis Leibowitz

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