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Buy American / Buy Canadian: The New Protectionism?

At the Canadian launch of the 12th issue in the One Issue, Two Voices series, authors Robert Baugh and William Robson discussed the charges of protectionism triggered by Buy America and debated contrasting approaches to promoting economic growth and job creation during hard times.

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Tuesday
May. 11, 2010
7:30am – 9:30am ET

Overview

Drawing on expertise from both sides of the Canada-U.S. border, the One Issue, Two Voices series is designed to stimulate dialogue on policy issues that have a significant impact on the bilateral relationship. This publication examines Buy America from political, economic, and legal points of view, focusing on the implications of protectionism for the future prosperity of both countries.

Panelists Robert Baugh and William Robson discussed the charges of protectionism triggered by Buy America and debated their contrasting approaches to promoting economic growth and job creation during hard times. Glen Hodgson, chief economist at the Conference Board of Canada, served as moderator.

This event took place in Ottawa.

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Canada Institute

The mission of the Wilson Center's Canada Institute is to raise the level of knowledge of Canada in the United States, particularly within the Washington, DC policy community.  Research projects, initiatives, podcasts, and publications cover contemporary Canada, US-Canadian relations, North American political economy, and Canada's global role as it intersects with US national interests.  Read more

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