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Free trade isn't dead yet – despite Trump's threats to the system that upholds it

  • Written by Jeffrey Kucik, Assistant Professor of Political Science, University of Arizona
Canada, Mexico and other U.S. allies aren't walking away from the principles of economic cooperation. AP Photo/Marco Ugarte

The rules-based world order, which has been the scaffolding supporting the global economy since World War II, appears to be in serious jeopardy. And, judging by the number of eulogiespublished in recent months, it would be...

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