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American Tire Tariffs against China: What We can Learn from Poor Policy

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  • Rarick, Charles A.

    (Professor of International Business, College of Business, Purdue University Northwest, Hammond, IN 46323, USA)

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Facing a significant decline in domestic tire manufacturing jobs, President Obama imposed tariffs on tires made in China for three years beginning in 2009. With domestic employment in the tire manufacturing industry in decline and Chinese tire imports rapidly rising, President Obama yielded to industry pressure. The tariffs significantly decreased the sale of Chinese-made tires. However, tires made in other countries such as Mexico, Indonesia, and Thailand rose as Chinese tires became more expensive. This paper explores the effectiveness of this trade policy and proposes there are lessons to be learned when pondering other such protectionist trade policies.

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  • Rarick, Charles A., 2016. "American Tire Tariffs against China: What We can Learn from Poor Policy," American Journal of Trade and Policy, Asian Business Consortium, vol. 3(3), pages 85-90.
    • Handle: RePEc:ris:ajotap:0086
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    Keywords

    Tariffs; trade theory; American trade policy; China;
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    JEL classification:

    • J38 - Labor and Demographic Economics - - Wages, Compensation, and Labor Costs - - - Public Policy

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