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Free Trade Initiative

American families benefit from the Free Trade Initiative’s (FTI) work to expand access to affordable goods and services, strengthen the economy, and protect against special interests that manipulate trade policy for their own gain. Through research, lawmaker outreach, and coalition organizing, FTI helps ensure international trade empowers the American people through policies that support a more prosperous future for all.

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Improved Partnerships with Allies Can Secure Supply Chains, Critical Minerals

by Bryan Riley September 01, 2026

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Tariffs Raise Prices, Hurt American Manufacturers and Consumers

by Bryan Riley August 26, 2026

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Cascading Tariffs: How Steel Protection Keeps Breeding More Protection

by Asher Rose August 25, 2026

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USMCA at a Crossroads: What the 2026 Review Could Mean for North American Trade

by Asher Rose August 25, 2026

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Tariffs Drive Higher Back-to-School Costs

by Brandon Arnold August 23, 2026

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The Administration Should Extend Beneficial Jones Act Waiver

by Evan Smith August 07, 2026

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Taxpayers Urge Senators to Vote “Yes” on Amendments to “Sanctioning Russia Act”

by Bryan Riley August 06, 2026

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“Sanctioning Russia Act” Would Cede More Tariff Power to the White House—Taxpayers Urge Senators to Vote “NO”

by Bryan Riley July 28, 2026

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Nine Things to Know About Trump’s $2.2 Trillion Tax Hike

by Bryan Riley July 24, 2026

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The Russia Sanctions Bill Deserves Scrutiny, Not a Rush Vote

by Bryan Riley July 17, 2026

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What the Administration Has Done Right to Limit the Costs of Protectionism

by Evan Smith July 17, 2026

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USTR’s Confused Defense of Section 122 Tariffs

by Bryan Riley July 09, 2026

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Further Delaying “Liberation Day” Tariff Refunds Only Costs Taxpayers More

by Evan Smith July 08, 2026

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A Surefire Way to Boost U.S. Exports

by Bryan Riley June 22, 2026