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The U.S. is linked to protectionism through its historical and recent shifts in trade policy, as evidenced by the adoption of protectionist measures following the 2016 election [1], [2], and the long-standing oscillation of its tariff policies between protectionism and liberalization [3], [4].

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Strategic Rivalry between United States and China swp-berlin.org SWP 2 facts
claimEconomic competition and conflicts over trade, economic, and financial policy between the United States and China predate the protectionist course adopted by the United States under President Donald Trump.
claimUnited States trade policy has undergone a paradigmatic and political shift toward protectionism.
The Tariff Tug-of-War: A Look at Protectionism and Free Trade Over ... wita.org Washington International Trade Association 1 fact
claimUnited States tariff policy has historically oscillated between protectionism and liberalization, reflecting broader economic and political shifts.
History of tariffs in the United States - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org Wikipedia 1 fact
claimThe United States increased trade protectionism following the 2016 presidential election.