Daniel Griswold

Daniel Griswold was formerly a senior research fellow at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University and co-director of the Trade and Immigration Project. Griswold is a nationally recognized expert on trade and immigration policy. He is the author of the 2009 book, Mad about Trade: Why Main Street America Should Embrace Globalization. He has also authored numerous studies; testified before congressional committees; commented for CNBC, CSPAN, Fox News and other TV and radio outlets; and written articles for the Wall Street Journal, the Los Angeles Times, and other publications.
Latest Work
- | International Freedom and Trade International Freedom and Trade
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Mainland China About to Snuff out Hong Kong’s Successful System
But US tariffs and other sanctions directed at the territory would punish Hong Kong’s citizens rather than the government in Beijing

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Mainland China About to Snuff out Hong Kong’s Successful System
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COVID-19 Exacting Its Own Retribution on China
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To Fight COVID-19 and Rebuild the Economy, Welcome Immigrants
- | International Freedom and Trade International Freedom and Trade
- | Expert Commentary Expert Commentary
Trump Temporary Suspension of Green Cards is Largely Symbolic
The 60-day ban will affect only a small number of people

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Trump Temporary Suspension of Green Cards is Largely Symbolic
- | International Freedom and Trade International Freedom and Trade
- | Policy Briefs Policy Briefs
Lower Barriers to Immigrant Healthcare Workers to Help Combat the COVID-19 Pandemic
- | International Freedom and Trade International Freedom and Trade
- | Expert Commentary Expert Commentary
The Coronavirus Should Not Prompt Us to Rethink Globalization
In combating the pandemic, globalization is not the problem but part of the solution

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The Coronavirus Should Not Prompt Us to Rethink Globalization
Latest Work
- | Expert Commentary Expert Commentary
Mainland China About to Snuff out Hong Kong’s Successful System
- | International Freedom and Trade International Freedom and Trade
- | Expert Commentary Expert Commentary
Mainland China About to Snuff out Hong Kong’s Successful System
But US tariffs and other sanctions directed at the territory would punish Hong Kong’s citizens rather than the government in Beijing

- | Expert Commentary Expert Commentary
COVID-19 Exacting Its Own Retribution on China
- | Expert Commentary Expert Commentary
To Fight COVID-19 and Rebuild the Economy, Welcome Immigrants
- | Expert Commentary Expert Commentary
Trump Temporary Suspension of Green Cards is Largely Symbolic
- | International Freedom and Trade International Freedom and Trade
- | Expert Commentary Expert Commentary
Trump Temporary Suspension of Green Cards is Largely Symbolic
The 60-day ban will affect only a small number of people

- | International Freedom and Trade International Freedom and Trade
- | Policy Briefs Policy Briefs
Lower Barriers to Immigrant Healthcare Workers to Help Combat the COVID-19 Pandemic
- | Expert Commentary Expert Commentary
The Coronavirus Should Not Prompt Us to Rethink Globalization
- | International Freedom and Trade International Freedom and Trade
- | Expert Commentary Expert Commentary
The Coronavirus Should Not Prompt Us to Rethink Globalization
In combating the pandemic, globalization is not the problem but part of the solution

Latest Work
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Latest Work
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America’s Economic “Comeback” Owes No Thanks to Trump Trade Policies
In State of the Union Speech, Trump Credits Trade Policies Where No Credit Is Due

- | International Freedom and Trade International Freedom and Trade
- | Expert Commentary Expert Commentary
Atlantic Crossing: What should be on the UK’s trade deal wishlist?
- | Expert Commentary Expert Commentary
Starting Bell About to Sound for US-UK Trade Negotiations
A free trade deal could be a big win for both countries

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US Treasury’s Currency Report on China is a Case Study in Political Manipulation
In this case, Treasury's application of trade law is not based on evidence

- | International Freedom and Trade International Freedom and Trade
- | Expert Commentary Expert Commentary
Illustrating the Case for Unrestricted Immigration
- | International Freedom and Trade International Freedom and Trade
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Illustrating the Case for Unrestricted Immigration
A Review of "Open Borders" by Bryan Caplan

- | International Freedom and Trade International Freedom and Trade
- | Expert Commentary Expert Commentary
Trump’s “Phase 1” Deal with China Promotes US Exports in the Wrong Way
Forcing China to buy more American goods may make it harder for the country to liberalize

- | International Freedom and Trade International Freedom and Trade
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Trump’s Trade Policy Has Produced Damaging Tariffs but Little Else
Farm exports to China are down, manufacturing job growth has stalled, and prices are up for many goods

- | International Freedom and Trade International Freedom and Trade
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