The Corner

Gop Panty Raid

The Bush Administration betrayed free trade again by imposing new limits on the import of Chinese textiles, particularly women’s lingerie. Though intended as a political sop to a special interest constituency, Gail Heriot suggests this could have unforeseen consequences for Bush’s reelection. (As Gail admits, her scenario may be far-fetched — but no more so than the administration’s policy justification for restricting imports.)

Jonathan H. Adler is the Johan Verheij Memorial Professor of Law at Case Western Reserve University School of Law. His books include Business and the Roberts Court and Marijuana Federalism: Uncle Sam and Mary Jane.
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