Reconciling Free Trade, Fair Trade, and Interdependence: The Rhetoric of Presidential Economic LeadershipConti examines presidential rhetoric on trade, providing a detailed analysis of presidential trade arguments and strategies throughout American history. She then concentrates on the rhetoric of contemporary presidents, who have had to contend with both the burgeoning trade deficit and the displacement of military competitiveness with post-cold war economic competitiveness. Despite vast disparities in governing philosophies and strategies, Presidents Reagan, Bush, and Clinton all preached the virtues of free trade while continuing a policy of select protectionist actions. |
Contents
A Historical Overview | 1 |
Maintaining and Building | 31 |
Maintaining Consistency | 79 |
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