If President Trump has been clear on one thing, it's that globalized trade is a raw deal for American workers.
Of course, most mainstream economists and commentators do not agree, to put it mildly. They see globalized trade as a win-win for everyone, and Trump's "America First" agenda as myopic and destructive.
But our protectionist in chief is getting at least a little sympathy from one unlikely group: progressive economists.
That sympathy is complicated, and it doesn't often translate into support for Trump's specific policies. But after I spoke with several economists on the left and reviewed their recent writings, it became clear to me that many of them believe Trump actually gets a decent amount right on trade.
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