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Rethink Trade fights for good jobs, a healthy environment, robust and fair markets where small businesses can thrive and safe and affordable medicine, food and goods.
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Hi all!
We see a lot of new folks!
We're a part of @econliberties.bsky.social, and we're working to unrig trade environments to suit the public interest... amongst other things!
You can learn more about us at rethinktrade.org.
We see a lot of new folks!
We're a part of @econliberties.bsky.social, and we're working to unrig trade environments to suit the public interest... amongst other things!
You can learn more about us at rethinktrade.org.
OUT NOW: Rethink Trade's Daniel Rangel's latest on Trump's trade deals for Razón Pública:
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Colombia ha acertado al no negociar aranceles con Trump
Colombia acertó al no lanzarse a negociar aranceles con Trump. No porque no tengamos razones para buscar una reducción, sino porque el costo de entrar al juego planteado por Washington supera con…
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November 24, 2025 at 3:42 PM
OUT NOW: Rethink Trade's Daniel Rangel's latest on Trump's trade deals for Razón Pública:
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razonpublica.com/colombia-ha-...
OUT NOW:Rethink Trade’s Katie Hettinga breaks down the latest flurry of White House trade deals and frameworks — and what’s actually in them.
Read her full piece in The Economic Populist:
economicpopulist.substack.com/i/179576794/...
Read her full piece in The Economic Populist:
economicpopulist.substack.com/i/179576794/...
Weekly Rewind: 11/21/25
Judge Rules: Meta is Not an Illegal Monopolist, and Enshittification of Social Media Can Proceed, and more.
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November 21, 2025 at 10:27 PM
OUT NOW:Rethink Trade’s Katie Hettinga breaks down the latest flurry of White House trade deals and frameworks — and what’s actually in them.
Read her full piece in The Economic Populist:
economicpopulist.substack.com/i/179576794/...
Read her full piece in The Economic Populist:
economicpopulist.substack.com/i/179576794/...
The USMCA’s mandatory six-year review is underway.
Rethink Trade submitted formal comments urging USTR to use this review to improve key provisions shaping tech regulation, the U.S. trade balance, and outcomes for North American workers.
Read our full filing: rethinktrade.org/trackingusmc...
Rethink Trade submitted formal comments urging USTR to use this review to improve key provisions shaping tech regulation, the U.S. trade balance, and outcomes for North American workers.
Read our full filing: rethinktrade.org/trackingusmc...
November 21, 2025 at 9:45 PM
The USMCA’s mandatory six-year review is underway.
Rethink Trade submitted formal comments urging USTR to use this review to improve key provisions shaping tech regulation, the U.S. trade balance, and outcomes for North American workers.
Read our full filing: rethinktrade.org/trackingusmc...
Rethink Trade submitted formal comments urging USTR to use this review to improve key provisions shaping tech regulation, the U.S. trade balance, and outcomes for North American workers.
Read our full filing: rethinktrade.org/trackingusmc...
The mandatory USMCA six-year review is now underway. We’ve created a dedicated page to track the process, key deadlines, and Rethink Trade’s written filings to USTR.
Read more: rethinktrade.org/usmca-review
Read more: rethinktrade.org/usmca-review
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November 21, 2025 at 4:16 PM
The mandatory USMCA six-year review is now underway. We’ve created a dedicated page to track the process, key deadlines, and Rethink Trade’s written filings to USTR.
Read more: rethinktrade.org/usmca-review
Read more: rethinktrade.org/usmca-review
"State lawmakers’ initiatives to regulate the tech industry must not be thwarted by “digital trade” rules being pushed by Big Tech firms..."
With state AI regulation back in the news... you'll want to check out our tracker. rethinktrade.org/big-techs-di...
With state AI regulation back in the news... you'll want to check out our tracker. rethinktrade.org/big-techs-di...
Big Tech’s “Digital Trade” Agenda Threats States' Tech Policy Goals | Rethink Trade
Big Tech’s “Digital Trade” Agenda Threatens States’ Tech Policy Goals Interactive State Policy Tracker September 17th, 2024 Nationwide, state legislators have introduced bills to protect people from…
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November 21, 2025 at 3:52 PM
"State lawmakers’ initiatives to regulate the tech industry must not be thwarted by “digital trade” rules being pushed by Big Tech firms..."
With state AI regulation back in the news... you'll want to check out our tracker. rethinktrade.org/big-techs-di...
With state AI regulation back in the news... you'll want to check out our tracker. rethinktrade.org/big-techs-di...
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Thank you to @delauro.house.gov & the 104 other Congress members pushing for stronger protections for workers, consumers, and farmers in the upcoming review of the #USMCA
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DeLauro Leads 105 House Democrats Urging Fixes to North American Trade Deal for U.S. Workers and Economy
DeLauro Leads 105 House Democrats Urging Fixes to North American Trade Deal for U.S. Workers and Economy
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November 6, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Thank you to @delauro.house.gov & the 104 other Congress members pushing for stronger protections for workers, consumers, and farmers in the upcoming review of the #USMCA
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Oral arguments have concluded, but you can still catch Lori Wallach’s November 5, 2025 guest appearance on the Organized Money Pod.
In this episode, she provides context on what’s at stake in the SCOTUS case involving presidential tariff powers under IEEPA, and outlines key considerations.
In this episode, she provides context on what’s at stake in the SCOTUS case involving presidential tariff powers under IEEPA, and outlines key considerations.
The Election And Tariffs At The Supreme Court
The elections this week are sparse in number but deep in impact. Matt and David discuss a few of the top races, and do a deep analysis into how these “mid-midterm” elections can have long lasting…
youtu.be
November 20, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Oral arguments have concluded, but you can still catch Lori Wallach’s November 5, 2025 guest appearance on the Organized Money Pod.
In this episode, she provides context on what’s at stake in the SCOTUS case involving presidential tariff powers under IEEPA, and outlines key considerations.
In this episode, she provides context on what’s at stake in the SCOTUS case involving presidential tariff powers under IEEPA, and outlines key considerations.
Catch Lori Wallach’s November 19 appearance on the Tavis Smiley Show, where she breaks down Trump’s recent tariff announcements — including why some of the touted “cuts” are phantom reductions.
youtu.be/2h1GF6eN4Ns?...
youtu.be/2h1GF6eN4Ns?...
Trump's Tariffs and Trade Developments: Lori Wallach on the Tavis Smiley Show
Miss the conversation? This early audio pull features Lori Wallach’s November 19 appearance on the Tavis Smiley Show, where she explains Trump’s recent tariff announcements — including why some of…
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November 20, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Catch Lori Wallach’s November 19 appearance on the Tavis Smiley Show, where she breaks down Trump’s recent tariff announcements — including why some of the touted “cuts” are phantom reductions.
youtu.be/2h1GF6eN4Ns?...
youtu.be/2h1GF6eN4Ns?...
Members of Congress are submitting letters to the U.S. Trade Representative outlining their priorities for labor, manufacturing, environmental, and small business issues as part of the six-year USMCA review.
youtube.com/shorts/v2ozu...
youtube.com/shorts/v2ozu...
Tracking the 2026 USMCA Review
The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) includes a built-in, mandatory, six-year review. Dozens of Democrats in Congress and hundreds of unions and civil society groups seek a major…
rethinktrade.org
November 20, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Members of Congress are submitting letters to the U.S. Trade Representative outlining their priorities for labor, manufacturing, environmental, and small business issues as part of the six-year USMCA review.
youtube.com/shorts/v2ozu...
youtube.com/shorts/v2ozu...
EARLY PULL: Rethink Trade's @wallachlori.bsky.social joined Tavis Smiley this AM for a conversation on Trump, tariffs, and more. Listen now.
(Audio courtesy of the Tavis Smiley Show / KBLA)
📌 youtu.be/2h1GF6eN4Ns
(Audio courtesy of the Tavis Smiley Show / KBLA)
📌 youtu.be/2h1GF6eN4Ns
Lori Wallach on the Tavis Smiley Show — November 19, 2025
Miss the conversation? Rethink Trade's Lori Wallach joined Tavis Smiley this morning for a conversation on Trump, tariffs, and more. Listen now.
(Audio courtesy of the Tavis Smiley Show / KBLA)
youtu.be
November 19, 2025 at 9:23 PM
EARLY PULL: Rethink Trade's @wallachlori.bsky.social joined Tavis Smiley this AM for a conversation on Trump, tariffs, and more. Listen now.
(Audio courtesy of the Tavis Smiley Show / KBLA)
📌 youtu.be/2h1GF6eN4Ns
(Audio courtesy of the Tavis Smiley Show / KBLA)
📌 youtu.be/2h1GF6eN4Ns
Oral arguments may be finished, but Lori Wallach’s guest appearance on Organized Money from 11.5.25 is available to watch.
In the episode, she discusses the SCOTUS case involving presidential tariff powers under IEEPA and provides key background ahead of the Court’s decision.
In the episode, she discusses the SCOTUS case involving presidential tariff powers under IEEPA and provides key background ahead of the Court’s decision.
November 19, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Oral arguments may be finished, but Lori Wallach’s guest appearance on Organized Money from 11.5.25 is available to watch.
In the episode, she discusses the SCOTUS case involving presidential tariff powers under IEEPA and provides key background ahead of the Court’s decision.
In the episode, she discusses the SCOTUS case involving presidential tariff powers under IEEPA and provides key background ahead of the Court’s decision.
TODAY! Catch Rethink Trade's @wallachlori.bsky.social on Tavis Smiley's radio show between 10:00-10:30am PST via KBLA1580 as she talks tariffs and current trade issues: kbla1580.com
November 19, 2025 at 3:45 PM
TODAY! Catch Rethink Trade's @wallachlori.bsky.social on Tavis Smiley's radio show between 10:00-10:30am PST via KBLA1580 as she talks tariffs and current trade issues: kbla1580.com
ICYMI: Labor Caucus Calls for Stronger Labor Standards in USMCA Joint Review
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Labor Caucus Calls for Stronger Labor Standards in USMCA Joint Review
Labor Caucus Co-Chairs Reps. Debbie Dingell (MI-06), Mark Pocan (WI-02), Donald Norcross (NJ-01), and Steven Horsford (NV-04) led 65 House Democrats in a letter urging US Trade Representative Greer…
laborcaucus.house.gov
November 14, 2025 at 4:13 PM
ICYMI: Labor Caucus Calls for Stronger Labor Standards in USMCA Joint Review
laborcaucus.house.gov/media/press-...
laborcaucus.house.gov/media/press-...
Rethink Trade’s Lori Wallach spoke with OnPoint radio about the Supreme Court case on presidential tariff powers under IEEPA.
Listen here: www.wbur.org/onpoint/2025...
Listen here: www.wbur.org/onpoint/2025...
Why the Supreme Court tariffs case is about so much more
This week, the Supreme Court will consider the constitutionality of Trump’s tariffs. But the implications are far greater than trade policy. How the ruling could change the scope of presidential…
www.wbur.org
November 13, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Rethink Trade’s Lori Wallach spoke with OnPoint radio about the Supreme Court case on presidential tariff powers under IEEPA.
Listen here: www.wbur.org/onpoint/2025...
Listen here: www.wbur.org/onpoint/2025...
READ NOW: Our latest report, Closing the Gap, evaluates the Rapid Response Labor Mechanism of the USMCA and outlines key considerations for the ongoing USMCA review:
📌 rethinktrade.org/closingthega...
📌 rethinktrade.org/closingthega...
Evaluating USMCA’s Rapid Response Labor Mechanism Ahead of the 2026 Review
Our latest report analyzes the first five years of the USMCA’s Rapid Response Mechanism (RRM), highlighting gains for workers, persistent wage suppression in Mexico, and needed reforms to strengthen…
rethinktrade.org
November 13, 2025 at 7:18 PM
READ NOW: Our latest report, Closing the Gap, evaluates the Rapid Response Labor Mechanism of the USMCA and outlines key considerations for the ongoing USMCA review:
📌 rethinktrade.org/closingthega...
📌 rethinktrade.org/closingthega...
A group of 105 House Democrats, led by Rep. Rosa DeLauro, provided comments to the U.S. Trade Representative for the USMCA six-year review. The submission focuses on U.S. workers, consumers, small businesses, and farmers. #USMCA
delauro.house.gov/media-center...
delauro.house.gov/media-center...
DeLauro Leads 105 House Democrats Urging Fixes to North American Trade Deal for U.S. Workers and Economy
DeLauro Leads 105 House Democrats Urging Fixes to North American Trade Deal for U.S. Workers and Economy
delauro.house.gov
November 13, 2025 at 6:33 PM
A group of 105 House Democrats, led by Rep. Rosa DeLauro, provided comments to the U.S. Trade Representative for the USMCA six-year review. The submission focuses on U.S. workers, consumers, small businesses, and farmers. #USMCA
delauro.house.gov/media-center...
delauro.house.gov/media-center...
The six-year review of the U.S.–Mexico–Canada Agreement (USMCA) has begun. Members of Congress have submitted letters to the U.S. Trade Representative outlining their positions on labor, environmental, and manufacturing issues.
www.youtube.com/shorts/v2ozu...
www.youtube.com/shorts/v2ozu...
Tracking the 2026 USMCA Review
The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) includes a built-in, mandatory, six-year review. Dozens of Democrats in Congress and hundreds of unions and civil society groups seek a major…
rethinktrade.org
November 13, 2025 at 5:09 PM
The six-year review of the U.S.–Mexico–Canada Agreement (USMCA) has begun. Members of Congress have submitted letters to the U.S. Trade Representative outlining their positions on labor, environmental, and manufacturing issues.
www.youtube.com/shorts/v2ozu...
www.youtube.com/shorts/v2ozu...
The six-year review of the U.S.–Mexico–Canada Agreement (USMCA) is underway.
Dozens of Members of Congress have submitted letters to the U.S. Trade Representative calling for stronger labor, environmental, and manufacturing protections.
Dozens of Members of Congress have submitted letters to the U.S. Trade Representative calling for stronger labor, environmental, and manufacturing protections.
Tracking the 2026 USMCA Review
The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) includes a built-in, mandatory, six-year review. Dozens of Democrats in Congress and hundreds of unions and civil society groups seek a major…
rethinktrade.org
November 12, 2025 at 8:23 PM
The six-year review of the U.S.–Mexico–Canada Agreement (USMCA) is underway.
Dozens of Members of Congress have submitted letters to the U.S. Trade Representative calling for stronger labor, environmental, and manufacturing protections.
Dozens of Members of Congress have submitted letters to the U.S. Trade Representative calling for stronger labor, environmental, and manufacturing protections.
Lori Wallach recently joined Matt Stoller and David Dayen on the Organized Money podcast to discuss the key stakes in the Supreme Court case determining the president’s authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose broad tariffs.
WATCH: youtu.be/Z3pryMf19ho?...
WATCH: youtu.be/Z3pryMf19ho?...
The Election And Tariffs At The Supreme Court
The elections this week are sparse in number but deep in impact. Matt and David discuss a few of the top races, and do a deep analysis into how these “mid-midterm” elections can have long lasting…
youtu.be
November 12, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Lori Wallach recently joined Matt Stoller and David Dayen on the Organized Money podcast to discuss the key stakes in the Supreme Court case determining the president’s authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose broad tariffs.
WATCH: youtu.be/Z3pryMf19ho?...
WATCH: youtu.be/Z3pryMf19ho?...
Watch Rethink Trade on YouTube. Find our latest videos on trade, tariffs, and policy.
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Rethink Trade fights to ensure that future trade deals prioritize human need over corporate greed.
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November 12, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Watch Rethink Trade on YouTube. Find our latest videos on trade, tariffs, and policy.
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“China devises plan to keep U.S. military from getting its rare-earth magnets,” Wall Street Journal reports.
China’s Devastating Rare-Earths Squeeze: Rush Doshi on What It Means and What the U.S. Must Do Next
What happens when China cuts off the rare earths that power electric vehicles, missiles, and our defense industry?
In this episode of Rethinking Trade, Lori Wallach sits down with Rush Doshi —…
youtu.be
November 12, 2025 at 3:51 PM
“China devises plan to keep U.S. military from getting its rare-earth magnets,” Wall Street Journal reports.
In case you missed it: Rethink Trade’s Lori Wallach joined On Point on November 4 to discuss the Supreme Court case examining presidential tariff authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA).
Listen: www.wbur.org/onpoint/2025...
Listen: www.wbur.org/onpoint/2025...
November 12, 2025 at 2:54 PM
In case you missed it: Rethink Trade’s Lori Wallach joined On Point on November 4 to discuss the Supreme Court case examining presidential tariff authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA).
Listen: www.wbur.org/onpoint/2025...
Listen: www.wbur.org/onpoint/2025...
On November 5th, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments on whether the president has authority under IEEPA to impose broad tariffs.
Lori Wallach provided live updates from the hearing. Read them here: bsky.app/profile/wall...
Lori Wallach provided live updates from the hearing. Read them here: bsky.app/profile/wall...
x.com
November 11, 2025 at 8:57 PM
On November 5th, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments on whether the president has authority under IEEPA to impose broad tariffs.
Lori Wallach provided live updates from the hearing. Read them here: bsky.app/profile/wall...
Lori Wallach provided live updates from the hearing. Read them here: bsky.app/profile/wall...
ICYMI: Lori Wallach joined On Point on November 4 to discuss the Supreme Court case over the president’s tariff authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA).
Listen here: www.wbur.org/onpoint/2025...
Listen here: www.wbur.org/onpoint/2025...
Why the Supreme Court tariffs case is about so much more
This week, the Supreme Court will consider the constitutionality of Trump’s tariffs. But the implications are far greater than trade policy. How the ruling could change the scope of presidential…
www.wbur.org
November 11, 2025 at 4:30 PM
ICYMI: Lori Wallach joined On Point on November 4 to discuss the Supreme Court case over the president’s tariff authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA).
Listen here: www.wbur.org/onpoint/2025...
Listen here: www.wbur.org/onpoint/2025...
The Wall Street Journal reports China plans to ease the flow of rare earths and other restricted materials to the U.S. by designing a system that will exclude companies with ties to the U.S. military while fast-tracking export approvals for other firms.
November 11, 2025 at 4:14 PM
The Wall Street Journal reports China plans to ease the flow of rare earths and other restricted materials to the U.S. by designing a system that will exclude companies with ties to the U.S. military while fast-tracking export approvals for other firms.