Glenn Hubbard urges the Trump administration to abandon mercantilism and proposes a pro-growth alternative.
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Economics
Apr 16, 2026
Glenn Hubbard
The Wealth of Nations offers a useful lens for understanding why US President Donald Trump’s mercantilist agenda has fallen short of its own stated goals. It also points to a better path, combining competitive markets with policies that help workers and communities build skills and keep pace with economic change.
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