Ninfa M. Fuentes Sosa
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@NinfaFuentesS
Research Prof, Intl Studies @CIDE_DEI. International Trade. | Ph.D. IPE and MSc Public Policy @LSEGovernment @TradeExperettes | 2E ND 🦓
Meet @NinfaFuentesS, she researches political interest groups behind protectionism and international trade agreements. Presented here as a battle scholar, ready to deflect political spin with the help of her animal companions (and armour).
The Vatican was excluded from the tariff list and Italy is at the 20% EU rate. I hope some scheming cardinal sees the opportunity here
Cruz: Tariffs are a tax on consumers, and I'm not a fan of jacking up taxes on American consumers.
Yes, every single WTO Member should bring a dispute to the WTO and initiate consultations with the US to find a solution to their tariff binding commitments and breach of MFN obligations. Yes doing so through a framework all Members agreed to and not just US terms is the start.
