The Real Economy: Counting the Costs of Trade

Recent scholarly research has validated concerns about the comprehensive absorption of costs associated with the number of trade spats in which the United States is now engaged. That research implies that American firms and households are paying $3 billion-per-month increase in costs caused by trade policy. In this publication of The Real Economy, a closer exploration of key issues include the impact of trade policy, agriculture sector risks, agritech’s benefits, and how health care systems are using education acquisitions to offset labor shortages.