CPAC 2015 - The ABC’s of Trade: Should Obama be Given a Blank Check?

Matt Blunt of the American Automotive Policy Council argues that while global trade based on specialization benefits the U.S., currency manipulation and non-tariff barriers create an unfair playing field. He advocates for enforceable currency disciplines and strict technical standards in agreements like the TPP to protect U.S. automotive and agricultural sectors from mercantilist practices.