Olivia Van Pelt

America First Trade Policy

Should we Expect More Tariffs in the Future? Understanding Trump’s America First Trade Policy

By: Brandon French, Senior Associate, and Olivia Van Pelt, Law Clerk at Braumiller Law Group

As one of his first official acts as President, Trump released his memorandum on America First Trade Policy. The policy offers insight into the new administration’s trade priorities and calls for a review of current trade-related policies. President Trump says his goal is to establish “a robust and reinvigorated trade policy that promotes investment and productivity, enhances our Nation’s industrial and technological advantages, defends our economic and national security, and — above all — benefits American workers, manufacturers, farmers, ranchers, entrepreneurs, and businesses.” 

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