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The next president will play a key role in shaping US trade policy – here’s what voters need to know

  • Written by Bedassa Tadesse, Professor of Economics, University of Minnesota Duluth

From the ports of Los Angeles to the cornfields of Iowa, the U.S.’s international trade policy is a force that shapes the lives of every American. With the presidential election looming in November 2024, discussing trade policy isn’t just an academic exercise – it’s a civic responsibility.

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