The Art of the Tariff: The Trump Administration and Trade

Join the Federalist Society for a debate on the role of tariffs during the Trump administration and their lasting impact on trade policy. This panel will explore the economic and legal implications of the administration’s tariff strategy, its effects on American businesses and consumers, and the broader consequences for international trade relations. Experts will discuss whether these policies strengthened U.S. industries or imposed unnecessary burdens, the historical context of tariffs in American economic policy, and what lessons can be drawn for future administrations. Attendees will gain insight into the constitutional and policy considerations surrounding executive trade authority and the broader debate over protectionism versus free trade.

Featuring:

• Mark DiPlacido, Policy Adviser, American Compass
• Prof. Gordon Hanson, Peter Wertheim Professor in Urban Policy, Harvard Kennedy School
• Moderator: Eric J. Kadel, Jr., Partner, Sullivan & Cromwell LLP

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.