The Future of Trade: A North American Perspective

Edward Elgar Publishing, December 2023

Summary: As many world powers retreat from globalization, David A. Gantz and Tony Payan argue in The Future of Trade that the U.S. faces long term challenges which will require effective non-controversial policy at both a national and international level. Focusing on the reform of the WTO, the implementation of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement and the continuing rivalry between the US and China, The Future of Trade advances the ongoing dialogue between US governments and stakeholders and proposes suggestions, including rebuilding support for an open trading system; fostering integration between the United States, Canada and Mexico; and a restructuring of the WTO to create an equal system for all members.

Praise: “The editors are to be congratulated for gathering together a penetrating, stimulating collection of international and North American trade articles by well-known law, economic and policy experts. A book full of insight and vision.” —Ralph Folsom, author of International Trade Beyond Trump

“Led by one of the world’s foremost international trade law scholars, Professor David Gantz, this book is replete with thought-provoking, timely, and well-written analyses and arguments.” —Raj Bhala, Brenneisen Distinguished Professor, The University of Kansas, School of Law, and Senior Advisor, Dentons U.S. LLP