Trump's protectionism raises unemployment

(Universit é de Gen è ve) The protectionist policy of US President Donald Trump is criticized on all sides around the world, but seems to suit the Americans, who see this economic model as protecting their interests. Could they be wrong? A study by researchers (UNIGE) quantifies the effects of Donald Trump's protectionist policies on unemployment and welfare in OECD countries. Their results show that such policies would have a negative impact on welfare and employment in both Mexico and USA.
Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news