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Rethink Trade is for good jobs & fair markets, strong consumer & environmental protection & real democracy: That requires replacing corporate-rigged trade policy!
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We're a part of @econliberties.bsky.social, and we're working to unrig trade environments to suit the public interest... amongst other things!

You can learn more about us at rethinktrade.org.
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Rethink Trade fights for good jobs, a healthy environment, robust and fair markets where small businesses can thrive and safe and affordable medicine, food and goods.
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Rethink Trade’s Lori Wallach spoke with OnPoint radio about the Supreme Court case on presidential tariff powers under IEEPA.

Listen here: www.wbur.org/onpoint/2025...
Why the Supreme Court tariffs case is about so much more
This week, the Supreme Court will consider the constitutionality of Trump’s tariffs. But the implications are far greater than trade policy. How the ruling could change the scope of presidential…
www.wbur.org
November 13, 2025 at 9:14 PM
READ NOW: Our latest report, Closing the Gap, evaluates the Rapid Response Labor Mechanism of the USMCA and outlines key considerations for the ongoing USMCA review:

📌 rethinktrade.org/closingthega...
Evaluating USMCA’s Rapid Response Labor Mechanism Ahead of the 2026 Review
Our latest report analyzes the first five years of the USMCA’s Rapid Response Mechanism (RRM), highlighting gains for workers, persistent wage suppression in Mexico, and needed reforms to strengthen…
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November 13, 2025 at 7:18 PM
A group of 105 House Democrats, led by Rep. Rosa DeLauro, provided comments to the U.S. Trade Representative for the USMCA six-year review. The submission focuses on U.S. workers, consumers, small businesses, and farmers. #USMCA

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DeLauro Leads 105 House Democrats Urging Fixes to North American Trade Deal for U.S. Workers and Economy
DeLauro Leads 105 House Democrats Urging Fixes to North American Trade Deal for U.S. Workers and Economy
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November 13, 2025 at 6:33 PM
The six-year review of the U.S.–Mexico–Canada Agreement (USMCA) has begun. Members of Congress have submitted letters to the U.S. Trade Representative outlining their positions on labor, environmental, and manufacturing issues.

www.youtube.com/shorts/v2ozu...
Tracking the 2026 USMCA Review
The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) includes a built-in, mandatory, six-year review. Dozens of Democrats in Congress and hundreds of unions and civil society groups seek a major…
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November 13, 2025 at 5:09 PM
The six-year review of the U.S.–Mexico–Canada Agreement (USMCA) is underway.

Dozens of Members of Congress have submitted letters to the U.S. Trade Representative calling for stronger labor, environmental, and manufacturing protections.
Tracking the 2026 USMCA Review
The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) includes a built-in, mandatory, six-year review. Dozens of Democrats in Congress and hundreds of unions and civil society groups seek a major…
rethinktrade.org
November 12, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Lori Wallach recently joined Matt Stoller and David Dayen on the Organized Money podcast to discuss the key stakes in the Supreme Court case determining the president’s authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose broad tariffs.

WATCH: youtu.be/Z3pryMf19ho?...
The Election And Tariffs At The Supreme Court
The elections this week are sparse in number but deep in impact. Matt and David discuss a few of the top races, and do a deep analysis into how these “mid-midterm” elections can have long lasting…
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November 12, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Watch Rethink Trade on YouTube. Find our latest videos on trade, tariffs, and policy.

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Rethink Trade fights to ensure that future trade deals prioritize human need over corporate greed.
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November 12, 2025 at 4:58 PM
“China devises plan to keep U.S. military from getting its rare-earth magnets,” Wall Street Journal reports.
China’s Devastating Rare-Earths Squeeze: Rush Doshi on What It Means and What the U.S. Must Do Next
What happens when China cuts off the rare earths that power electric vehicles, missiles, and our defense industry? In this episode of Rethinking Trade, Lori Wallach sits down with Rush Doshi —…
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November 12, 2025 at 3:51 PM
In case you missed it: Rethink Trade’s Lori Wallach joined On Point on November 4 to discuss the Supreme Court case examining presidential tariff authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA).

Listen: www.wbur.org/onpoint/2025...
November 12, 2025 at 2:54 PM
On November 5th, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments on whether the president has authority under IEEPA to impose broad tariffs.

Lori Wallach provided live updates from the hearing. Read them here: bsky.app/profile/wall...
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November 11, 2025 at 8:57 PM
ICYMI: Lori Wallach joined On Point on November 4 to discuss the Supreme Court case over the president’s tariff authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA).

Listen here: www.wbur.org/onpoint/2025...
Why the Supreme Court tariffs case is about so much more
This week, the Supreme Court will consider the constitutionality of Trump’s tariffs. But the implications are far greater than trade policy. How the ruling could change the scope of presidential…
www.wbur.org
November 11, 2025 at 4:30 PM
The Wall Street Journal reports China plans to ease the flow of rare earths and other restricted materials to the U.S. by designing a system that will exclude companies with ties to the U.S. military while fast-tracking export approvals for other firms.
November 11, 2025 at 4:14 PM
ICYMI: The Supreme Court is considering the scope of presidential tariff authority under IEEPA.
Read Lori Wallach’s new memo for an overview of what’s at stake:

rethinktrade.org/article/scot...
As the Cases Against Broad Trump Tariff Authority Head to the Supreme Court, What’s at Stake and at Issue
A Ruling Against “IEEPA” Tariffs Would Have Relatively Limited Effect, but Okaying Presidents’ Broad Unilateral Power to Set Tariffs Would Have Seismic Damaging Impact
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November 11, 2025 at 3:41 PM
ICYMI: The Supreme Court is weighing Trump’s broad tariff powers under IEEPA — here’s what’s at stake.

Read Lori Wallach’s new memo: rethinktrade.org/article/scot...
As the Cases Against Broad Trump Tariff Authority Head to the Supreme Court, What’s at Stake and at Issue
A Ruling Against “IEEPA” Tariffs Would Have Relatively Limited Effect, but Okaying Presidents’ Broad Unilateral Power to Set Tariffs Would Have Seismic Damaging Impact
rethinktrade.org
November 10, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Last week, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments on whether or not President Trump has the authority to impose broad sweeping tariffs under IEEPA.

Check out @wallachlori.bsky.social's live updates from last Wednesday:
Good morning - join me in getting ready for the 10 AM landmark Supreme Court oral arguments on the cases that will decide if Pres. Trump has constitutionally valid authority to impose his broadest tariffs. You can listen in live to the Court here 1/ www.supremecourt.gov/oral_argumen...
https://supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/live.aspx
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November 10, 2025 at 7:45 PM
105 House Democrats, led by @delauro.house.gov, submitted comments to the USTR urging stronger protections for U.S. workers, consumers, and small businesses in the upcoming six-year review of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).
Tracking the 2026 USMCA Review
The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) includes a built-in, mandatory, six-year review. Dozens of Democrats in Congress and hundreds of unions and civil society groups seek a major…
rethinktrade.org
November 10, 2025 at 5:56 PM
ICYMI: Rethink Trade’s Lori Wallach joined NPR’s On Point to break down last week’s Supreme Court oral arguments on presidential tariff powers and what’s at stake for trade policy.

Listen here: www.wbur.org/onpoint/2025...
Why the Supreme Court tariffs case is about so much more
This week, the Supreme Court will consider the constitutionality of Trump’s tariffs. But the implications are far greater than trade policy. How the ruling could change the scope of presidential…
www.wbur.org
November 10, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Out last night: China suspends some critical mineral export curbs to the U.S. as trade truce takes hold — CNBC

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November 10, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Are you trying to catch up on what's at stake in Trump's Supreme Court tariff case?

Read @wallachlori.bsky.social's latest: economicpopulist.substack.com/p/whats-at-s...
What’s at Stake in Trump's Supreme Court Tariff Case
A ruling in Trump’s favor would be a more dramatic expansion of presidential power than all the previous extra grants of power the Supreme Court has given him
economicpopulist.substack.com
November 7, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Here's what you need to know about Trump's new trade "deals" announced last week with China, Malaysia and Cambodia.

Watch our video: youtube.com/shorts/7Mo8D...
Trump’s New Trade Deals: Who Actually Benefits?
Trump just announced three new trade “deals” with China, Malaysia, and Cambodia — and they all follow the same pattern: tariff cuts and corporate concessions, with no plan to rebuild U.S.…
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November 7, 2025 at 5:45 PM
105 House Democrats led by @delauro.house.gov submitted a letter urging fixes to North American trade deal for U.S. workers and economy
November 7, 2025 at 3:39 PM
READ NOW: Lori Wallach's latest piece in the Economic Populist: What’s at Stake in Trump's Supreme Court Tariff Case

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What’s at Stake in Trump's Supreme Court Tariff Case
A ruling in Trump’s favor would be a more dramatic expansion of presidential power than all the previous extra grants of power the Supreme Court has given him
economicpopulist.substack.com
November 6, 2025 at 8:56 PM