Pinelopi Koujianou Goldberg considers previous recent episodes of US protectionism, and suggests why this time might be different.
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The Declaration Heard Around the World
Jun 15, 2026
Pinelopi Koujianou Goldberg
Cargo ships full of shipping containers are seen at the port of Oakland, California, US, March 6, 2025. [Photo/Agencies]
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