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.
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Mercatus Scholars’ Most Influential Books: Daniel Griswold
- | International Freedom and Trade International Freedom and Trade
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The UK’s Just-Released Document Laying Out Trade Agreement Goals with the US Sets a Positive Tone for Future Negotiations
But the document also takes a number of items, most notably the National Health Service, off the table
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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?
- | International Freedom and Trade International Freedom and Trade
- | Research Papers Research Papers
Fail or Flourish: American Workers, Globalization, and Automation
Globalization and Technology: Raising Wages and Quality of Life for Even More US Workers
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Starting Bell About to Sound for US-UK Trade Negotiations
A free trade deal could be a big win for both countries
- | International Freedom and Trade International Freedom and Trade
- | Policy Briefs Policy Briefs
Can a US-UK Trade Agreement Become a Reality in 2021?
- | Expert Commentary Expert Commentary
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
Latest Work
- | Expert Commentary Expert Commentary
Mercatus Scholars’ Most Influential Books: Daniel Griswold
- | International Freedom and Trade International Freedom and Trade
- | Expert Commentary Expert Commentary
The UK’s Just-Released Document Laying Out Trade Agreement Goals with the US Sets a Positive Tone for Future Negotiations
But the document also takes a number of items, most notably the National Health Service, off the table
- | Expert Commentary Expert Commentary
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?
- | International Freedom and Trade International Freedom and Trade
- | Research Papers Research Papers
Fail or Flourish: American Workers, Globalization, and Automation
Globalization and Technology: Raising Wages and Quality of Life for Even More US Workers
- | 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
- | International Freedom and Trade International Freedom and Trade
- | Policy Briefs Policy Briefs
Can a US-UK Trade Agreement Become a Reality in 2021?
- | Expert Commentary Expert Commentary
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
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Higher Tariffs Benefit Certain CEOs, But Almost Nobody Else
Trade tariffs carry considerable regressive effects
- | International Freedom and Trade International Freedom and Trade
- | Expert Commentary Expert Commentary
Will America Continue to Compete for Skilled Labor?
Educated, high-skilled immigrants don’t take jobs from other Americans—they fill in gaps or innovate in ways that stimulate America’s economy, leading to more employment opportunities.
- | International Freedom and Trade International Freedom and Trade
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UK Election Could Open Door for an Ambitious US-UK Trade Agreement
- | International Freedom and Trade International Freedom and Trade
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Only Congress can end the China trade war quagmire
- | Monetary Policy Monetary Policy
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Trump Is Wrong: A Weak Dollar is Bad for America
A currency that goes further allows all Americans, especially the poorest, to buy more essential goods and services than they could otherwise afford.
- | International Freedom and Trade International Freedom and Trade
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Boris Johnson's Ascent to PM Brings Brexit, US-UK Trade Deal Closer to Reality
- | International Freedom and Trade International Freedom and Trade
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USMCA is a Needed Reprieve from Trump-Induced Uncertainty
- | International Freedom and Trade International Freedom and Trade
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Is China a Non-Market Economy?
- | International Freedom and Trade International Freedom and Trade
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