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Growing the innovation economy requires tight and deep integration of global markets—but with the critical caveat that this integration must come with strong commitments to openness and robust, market-oriented national competitiveness policies, not protectionist market distortions. ITIF's research focuses on how to promote robust trade, especially in innovation-based industries, and curb the spread of innovation mercantilism in all its forms.
Vice President, Global Innovation Policy, and Director, Center for Life Sciences Innovation
Information Technology and Innovation Foundation
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Go to the Mattresses: It’s Time to Reset U.S.-EU Tech and Trade Relations
In its bid for tech sovereignty, the EU has been aggressively targeting U.S. firms and industries with unfair protectionist policies. This cannot stand. To move forward into a new era of deeper transatlantic trade integration, America must first demand a level playing field.
Testimony to the US House Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee: Protecting American Innovation by Establishing and Enforcing Strong Digital Trade Rules
Congress needs to make clear that it expects other nations to cease and desist, while at the same time holding whoever is in the White House to high standards of more strongly incorporating digital issues into a robust trade defense strategy.
How Expanding the Information Technology Agreement to an “ITA-3” Would Bolster Nations’ Economic Growth
Completing a second expansion of the Information Technology Agreement (an “ITA-3”) could bring more than 400 unique ICT products under the ITA’s tariff-eliminating framework, which would add more than $750 billion to the global economy over 10 years.
How to Mitigate the Damage From China’s Unfair Trade Practices by Giving USITC Power to Make Them Less Profitable
Section 337 of the 1930 Tariff Act allows the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) to bar imports when domestic industries suffer harm due to unfair competition. Congress should expand the law to better address the unfair trade practices China uses to capture market share in advanced industries at America’s expense.
More Publications and Events
February 24, 2025|Podcasts
Podcast: The Winds of War, With Susan C. Schwab and Rob Atkinson
In the inaugural episode of ITIF's Trade War Podcast, host Stan McCoy discusses recent developments and challenges in global trade policy with Ambassador Susan C. Schwab and Rob Atkinson.
February 22, 2025|Op-Eds & Contributed Articles
How to Close Loopholes on Chinese E-Commerce and Boost US Retailers
A well-calibrated approach that prevents Chinese companies like Shein and Temu from exploiting loopholes while incentivizing compliance and supporting vetted sellers on U.S. platforms would best serve U.S. economic and strategic interests.
February 21, 2025|Blogs
Intermediate Goods: The Hidden Cost of Blanket Tariffs
Imposing blanket tariffs on our allies will only weaken American industries. If Trump wants to bring back U.S. manufacturing, placing targeted tariffs on specific Chinese goods is the way to do it.
February 20, 2025|Blogs
How Can Canada Fight Smart Against the Trump Tariff Threat?
While Trump’s tariffs pose an unprecedented threat to Canada’s economy, they should serve as a wake-up call. Canadian policymakers must seize this moment to enact bold reforms that drive innovation, boost productivity, and strengthen global competitiveness.
February 5, 2025|Op-Eds & Contributed Articles
Understanding Trump’s Mindset Is Key if Canada Wants to Survive This Trade War
Unfortunately for Canada, Trump is a steadfast protectionist. To respond effectively to his threatened tariffs, Canadian officials must first understand Trump's mindset.
February 3, 2025|Blogs
Fact of the Week: A Significant Disruption to Taiwanese Semiconductor Production Could Increase the Prices of US Logic Chips by 59 Percent
A major disruption in U.S. semiconductor trade with Taiwan would result in a 59 percent increase in the price domestic producers have to pay.
February 2, 2025|Blogs
Trump the Protectionist: Canada and Mexico Are the First Salvos
Opponents should argue 1) this beef with Canada and Mexico is trivial; 2) without allies, America will lose the war against China, period; and conversely 3) a key way to beat China is to develop a North American production system.
January 29, 2025|Blogs
Why US Trade Policy Needs to Prioritize Advanced Industries for Global Competitiveness
The new administration and policymakers should target the U.S.-China trade deficit by increasing exports of advanced industry products and reducing imports of these products from Chinese firms.
January 28, 2025|Blogs
Trump’s Proposed Tariffs on Taiwanese Semiconductors Would Backfire
Trump’s proposed 100 percent tariffs on Taiwanese chips would hike prices, hurt U.S. tech, help China, and alienate a key ally—without bringing jobs home.
January 23, 2025|Testimonies & Filings
Comments to the Cyberspace Administration of China Regarding Certification of Personal Information Transferred Abroad
By streamlining compliance costs, clarifying definitions, and easing the extraterritorial scope of the legislation, the Cyberspace Administration of China can foster a more business-friendly environment while still ensuring data security for personal information.
