With the arrival of president Trump, protectionism seems to be on a winning course. Trump has vowed to restrict the movement of people and goods into the United States, discarding trade agreements, raising tariffs, curtailing immigration, and constructing walls around the country. It’s urgent to make a compelling case for the global, interconnected world. The facts are with the proponents of globalization. Everybody benefits from free trade and immigrants are contributors to the U.S. economy.
Message to the new president: Free trade and immigration stimulate the economy
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