How Trump’s Policy Decisions Undermine the Industries He Pledged to Help

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Date

July 4, 2018

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Media Highlight

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The New York Times

"Richard Newell, president of Resources for the Future, a nonpartisan research organization in Washington, described the administration’s overall approach as 'whac-a-mole policy' that suggests a lack of appreciation of the complexity of global commerce. 'The law of unintended consequences abounds,' Mr. Newell added."

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Data and Decision Tools

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Richard G. Newell

Senior Advisor; Former President and CEO, Resources for the Future

Richard G. Newell

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