A brief presentation will be followed by a courteous group discussion based on the article.
Adults.

Trump’s aggressive trade and tariff policies have shaken global economic norms. What’s the rationale behind this radical shift in economic policy, and what are the implications for multilateral trade and geopolitics?
Join us for a discussion of “The End of an Era: Trump Tariffs in Historical Perspective” by Michael Mastanduno.
A brief presentation will be followed by a courteous group discussion based on the article.
Adults.

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Great Decisions is America’s largest discussion program on world affairs. The Great Decisions discussion program is supported by a number of materials and resources produced by the Foreign Policy Association. The program model is involves reading an article in the Great Decisions Briefing Book and meeting once a month to discuss the most critical global issues facing America today.
Electronic copies of the article may be downloaded in the grey box, please see above. A limited number of printed copies are available, on request, the Pohick Library Information Desk.
You may also check out additional documents, videos and other resources recommended by the Foreign Policy Association by clicking on the following link: The End of an Era: Trump's Tariff's in Historical Prospective.
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