Joint Statement of the United States and Japan

Editor’s note: The full text of the joint statement of President Trump and Prime Minister Abe is below regarding an intent to enter into bilateral trade agreement negotiations.  THE WHITE HOUSEOffice of the Press SecretaryFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 26, 2018 1. On the occasion of our Summit Meeting in New York on September 26, 2018, we, President…

There’s a Major Disconnect Between Voters and Beltway Types on Trade, New Poll Finds

A majority of poll respondents support the China tariffs or giving them more time. [ELIZABETH BROTHERTON-BUNCH | September 20, 2018 | Alliance for American Manufacturing ] It’s fair to say that many D.C. insiders — particularly establishment Republicans — aren’t particularly fond of President Trump’s tariffs on Chinese imports. But outside the beltway, a sizable majority of…