Protectionist Video and Articles

Chew on this: what Republican…

27 Jan 2012

…Paul often ate nothing when he held an event at their establishment. Pellegrini says, “Dr. Paul seems to be applying his isolationist policies to the fatty foods that pepper the campaign trail. His food regimen seems to reflect his independence -- in other… ...

GOP candidates address Cuba…

26 Jan 2012

…the Cuban people with the Embargo is living in the Dark Ages. "I would do pretty much the opposite. I don't like the isolationism of not talking to people. I was drafted in 1962 at the height of the Cold War when the missiles were in Cuba. And the Cold… ...

Why Santorum Appeals to Women…

04 Jan 2012

…Of the remaining candidates, however, I actually believe Newt has the best chance of resurgence. Ron Paul ’s “new isolationism” is scaring security moms, and he has made us all blanch over his views on the legalization of drugs and prostitution… ...

Romney Needs to Man Up If He…

04 Jan 2012

…Obama in November, Mr. Romney must concisely and accessibly explain how Mr. Obama’s passive response to Chinese protectionism, limits on oil and gas development, expensive health care mandates, and quagmire of bank regulations are strangling American… ...

Ron Paul Takes Turn as Rivals' Foil

28 Dec 2011

…they are picking apart other aspects of his record -- in particular singling out his foreign policy views as dangerously isolationist. Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, who mostly had stayed away from commenting on Paul's campaign, took a swipe… ...

Newsletters, Statements Cause…

24 Dec 2011

…Paul at the most recent presidential primary debate over his foreign policy views, Gingrich on Saturday assailed Paul's "isolationist" policies. "The only person I know who's for a weaker military than Barack Obama is Ron Paul," Gingrich said. "His… ...

Gingrich Hits Rivals in South Carolina

23 Dec 2011

…ignore an Iranian nuclear weapon" or that it is "OK if Israel disappears." "If the United States pulls out and we go isolationist, the world is going to become more dangerous overnight," Gingrich said. During a press conference following his remarks… ...

Paul's Positions Find Welcome in Iowa

22 Dec 2011

…the things I believe." Few people think Paul's coalition can carry him all the way to the Republican nomination. His isolationist foreign-policy views have turned off many Republicans. Evangelical Christians, a prominent part of the party, tend to… ...

President Obama Channels…

12 Dec 2011

…Democratic presidential nominee Obama promised to take substantive actions to redress China’s undervalued currency and protectionism, and soon after taking office he warned the Middle Kingdom if it didn’t mend its mercantilist ways, the United States… ...

WTO Rules Against US on Meat Labeling

18 Nov 2011

…challenging country-of-origin labeling as such but claimed the manner in which the requirements were applied amounted to protectionism and unfairly distorted competition. Still, the panel affirmed the right to adopt labeling requirements and confirmed that… ...

Paul: Drone Strikes 'Make More Enemies'

06 Nov 2011

…our guts and want to do us harm," Paul said. In the interview, Paul pushed back against the contention that he was an isolationist, arguing that his stances favoring free trade and more-open borders showed the opposite. But he made plain, as he does… ...

Commerce Head Warns Against China Bill

17 Oct 2011

…and editors that US policymakers should resist embracing protectionism. While understandable in times of economic stress, an…
…them know we're still worried about this" -- but said protectionist policies could backfire. "Keeping them as a very positive… ...

Christine Lagarde Named New IMF Chief

28 Jun 2011

…of the financial system risks creating future banking perils and unbalanced growth in the global economy is resurrecting protectionist policies. She will be the first woman in the role, but the 11th consecutive European. The appointment ends a five-week… ...

Graham Says 'Shut Up' On Libya, Obama

19 Jun 2011

…McCain (R-Ariz.) sharply criticized the Republican Party, including White House candidates, for what he called their "isolationism" on Libya and other foreign conflicts. He agreed, however, that Congress should pass a resolution to authorize the Libya… ...

Gates Says Be Patient On Afghanistan

19 Jun 2011

…which the US began strikes against 90 days ago, have lost their way from the core philosophy of the party. "This is isolationism. There's always been an isolation strain -- isolation strain in the Republican Party, the Pat Buchanan wing of our party… ...

Obama Pushes Free Trade To Create Jobs

22 Jan 2011

…200 manufacturing jobs and more than 400 engineering jobs in Schenectady," he said. Obama called on Americans to resist protectionist pressures during these difficult economic times and to "unlock the productivity" of US workers. Sen. John Barrasso… ...

Obama, Peruvian President Talk Economy

01 Jun 2010

…the global economy, suggesting that the International Monetary Fund could oversee the effort. He rejected what he called protectionism and both leaders said they'd work to perfect a trade agreement enacted between the countries last year. Garcia also called… ...