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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.

Blog 

Congress Should End the U.S.-Canada Trade “Emergency”

by Bryan Riley February 05, 2026

Op-Ed 

Trump administration wisely backtracked on shipping taxes. Let’s make that pause permanent

by Bryan Riley January 27, 2026

Op-Ed 

President Trump Cannot Legally Impose Tariffs Using Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974

by Bryan Riley January 21, 2026

Blog 

The House of Representatives Should Not Change Its Rules to Circumvent the National Emergencies Act

by Bryan Riley January 16, 2026

Commentary 

U.S. Trade Policy Should Reduce International Barriers, Protect U.S. Companies from Digital Service Taxes

by Bryan Riley January 13, 2026

Vote Alert 

Bills Would Boost U.S. Trade Ties with Haiti, African Nations

by Bryan Riley January 12, 2026

Op-Ed 

More Tariffs on Medical Supplies Will Needlessly Drive Up Health Care Costs

by Bryan Riley December 11, 2025

Blog 

Four Questions for U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer

by Bryan Riley December 08, 2025

Letters 

Pause on Section 301 Taxes and Tariffs Is a Welcome Win for U.S. Ports and Businesses

by Bryan Riley November 07, 2025

Blog 

Three Taxpayer Takeaways from Supreme Court Tariff Arguments

by Bryan Riley November 05, 2025

Commentary 

USMCA Review Should Reduce Trade Barriers, Benefit Consumers

by Bryan Riley November 03, 2025

Vote Alert 

Senators Should Vote to Terminate Global Trade Emergency

by Bryan Riley October 27, 2025

Letters 

469 Economists: Biggest Trade Threat Is If Tariffs Are Left in Place

October 24, 2025

Press Release 

Taxpayers Warn New Medical Tariffs Would Weaken U.S. National Security and Drive Up Health Care Costs

October 21, 2025