January 08, 2026
Moving On From Free Trade with Mark DiPlacido
Geoff sits down with Mark DiPlacido of American Compass to discuss his recent series of essays, On Balance, that advocates U.S. trade policy should move away from the previous free trade paradigm and instead prioritize balance and reciprocity. They consider the extent to which the Trump administration’s trade policy is aligned with this framework and discuss what to watch for on the big trade stories of 2026, and later delve into what role think tanks play in the current policy environment.
Mark DiPlacido, “On Balance,” American Compass
Douglas A. Irwin, Clashing Over Commerce
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