American trade politics

Synopsis

In this comprehensive revision of the most influential,widely read analysis of the US trade policymaking system, Destler addresses how globalization has reshaped tradepolitics, weakening traditional protectionism but intensifying concern about trade's societal impacts. Entirely new chapters treat the deepening of partisan divisions and the rise of ?tradeand . . .' issues (especially labor and the environment). The author concludes with a comprehensive economic and political strategy to cope with globalization and maximize its benefits. The original edition of American Trade Politics wonthe Gladys Kammerer Award of the American Political Science Association for the best book on US national policy.