About the Book
An expert analysis of key issues, individuals, and developments in U.S. trade policy from national, regional, and global perspectives.
What is the proper balance between free trade and protecting the American economy? U.S. Trade Issues: A Reference Handbook is a timely exploration of this vital and politically sensitive question, one that emerged as a crucial issue in the 2008 presidential election. Written by a former chairman of the U.S. International Trade Commission, it provides an authoritative, accessible, and unbiased review of the defining events, principal players, and key controversies in U.S. trade policy.
U.S. Trade Issues describes American trade policies from the days of the republic to the present, focusing most intently on the post-World War II era. It explores a number of current issues, including the Doha Round of Multilateral Negotiations, NAFTA, and the president's trade authority. In addition, the handbook looks at American trade policy in the context of an increasingly globalized world economy.
Table of Contents:
List of Tables,
Preface,
1Background and History,
Factors Shaping the Trade Debate,
Free Trade,
Protectionism and Fair Trade,
Trade Surpluses and Deficits,
Trade Patterns,
Trade Politics,
Historical Overview,
American System of High Tariffs,
Promoting Recovery and Reciprocal Trade,
Multilateral Trade Liberalization,
Kennedy Round,
Fast Track and the Tokyo Round,
Reagan's Free-Trade Initiatives,
North American Free Trade Agreement,
Uruguay Round—WTO,
The Battle of Seattle,
Admitting China to the WTO,
Regional and Bilateral Free Trade,
Summary,
References,
2Problems, Controversies, and Solutions,
Background to the Debate,
Future Trade Priorities,
Free Trade Fault Line,
Future Trade Negotiations,
Pending Agreements,
U.S.–Colombia FTA,
U.S.–Panama FTA,
U.S.–South Korea FTA,
WTO Negotiations,
Bilateral and Regional Trade Negotiations, 54
Debating the Gains and Losses from Trade,
Responding to China,
Cuban Trade,
Assisting Trade Dislocated Workers,
Trade and Human Rights,
Trade and Environment,
Trade and Sovereignty,
Trade and Safety,
Enforcing U.S. Trade Laws,
Trade and Economic Recovery,
Conclusion,
References,
3Worldwide Perspective,
Contemporary Trade Patterns,
Leading Trading Partners and Strategies,
European Union (EU),
China,
Japan,
Canada,
Mexico,
Russia,
Brazil,
Australia,
India,
South Africa,
World Trade Organization (WTO),
Tokyo Round,
Uruguay Round—WTO,
WTO Leadership Transition,
Cairns Group,
Group of Twenty,
Group of Thirty-Three,
WTO Dispute Settlement,
Alternative Trade Strategies—Bilateralism and Regionalism,
European Union (EU),
Japan,
Canada,
China,
India,
Brazil,
Effects of RTAs,
Conclusion,
References,
4 Chronology,
5 Biographical Sketches,
Max Baucus,
Kevin Brady,
Sherrod C. Brown,
Dave Camp,
Lou Dobbs,
Timothy Geithner,
Charles (Chuck) Grassley,
Alexander Hamilton,
Cordell Hull,
Ron Kirk,
Pascal Lamy,
Sander (Sandy) Levin,
Friedrich List,
Gary Locke,
William McKinley,
Justin Smith Morrill,
Henry (Hank) Paulson,
Nancy Pelosi,
Raul Prebisch,
Charles Rangel,
David Ricardo,
Susan Schwab,
Adam Smith,
Reed Smoot,
Robert S. Strauss,
Lori Wallach,
Sir Eric Wyndham White,
Robert Zoellick,
6 Data and Documents,
International Comparisons,
U.S. Trade Indicators,
National Labor Committee Testimony on "Sweatshop" Practices,
U.S.–China Economic and Security Review Commission Report,
The U.S.–China Trade and Economic Relationship,
Conclusions,
Ambassador Carla Hills on the Future of U.S. Trade Policy,
Erosion of the Bipartisan Consensus Supporting Open Trade,
Making the Case for Trade,
Reducing Job Anxiety,
We Must Learn from History,
Ambassador Charlene Barshefsky on the Future of U.S. Trade Policy,
The Trade Agenda,
Procedures: "Comprehensive Rounds" and Fast-Track,
U.S. House of Representatives Joint Letter to President Obama,
President Obama's Trade Agenda,
President Obama's Policy Priorities,
Conclusion,
References,
7Directory of Organizations,
8Resources,
Books,
Government Documents,
U.S. Government,
Other Governments,
Intergovernmental Agencies,
Periodicals, Journals, and Newsletters,
Films and Video Recordings,
Book,
Films and Video Recordings,
Databases and Internet Resources,
Glossary,
Index,
About the Author,
About the Author :
Alfred E. Eckes, Jr., is Ohio Eminent Research Professor at Ohio University, Athens, OH.
Review :
U.S. Trade Issues: A Reference Handbook is an essential and core addition to both school and community library Economic reference collections, and is highly recommended for non-specialist general readers with an interest in American trade in the modern global economy.
The book can serve as an excellent starting point for acquiring an understanding of world trade as well as a comprehensive reference for those who wish to augment or refresh their knowledge.
In this handbook, Eckes, a former Chairman of the US International Trade Commission, presents a comprehensive overview of the history, issues, influential countries, organizations, and people associated with US trade. Convenient chapter groupings present focused relevant articles, followed by useful bibliographic references. Also included are a chronology, biographical sketches of powerful players in US trade, a directory of organizations, and lists of printed and online resources, including books, government documents, videos, websites and internet databases.
Part of the 'ontemporary World Issues' series, available in print and e-book formats, this well-organized, easy-to-use volume explores the background and history of American trade and provides an analytical survey of diverse concerns relevant to US trade and their possible resolutions on issues ranging from the global environment to human rights. . . . Recommended. Public, academic, lower-division undergraduate and up, and practitioner library collections.
