The Case for and Against an Import Surcharge
Description:
The United States is now running a deficit of over $100 billion in its foreign trade and the Federal budget is in the red by roughly $200 billion. To deal with these two deficits, Congress is considering a temporary import surcharge. This brief examines the case for and against such a surcharge as well as its use against Japan.
Date:
July 12, 1985
Creator:
Reifman, Alfred
Partner:
UNT Libraries Government Documents Department