Daniel Griswold is senior research fellow and co-director of the Program on the American Economy and Globalization at the Mercatus Center. Before joining the Mercatus Center, Daniel served as president of the National Association of Foreign-Trade Zones (NAFTZ) from 2012 to 2016, representing its members in Washington before Congress and regulatory agencies. From 1997 to 2012, Griswold directed the Cato Institute’s trade and immigration research program.
Daniel is the author of the 2009 Cato book, Mad about Trade: Why Main Street America Should Embrace Globalization. He has testified before congressional committees, commented frequently for TV and radio, authored articles for The Wall Street Journal and other national publications, and addressed business and trade groups across the country and around the world. Before joining Cato, Daniel was editorial-page editor of the Colorado Springs Gazette, a daily newspaper, and a press secretary on Capitol Hill. He holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of Wisconsin at Madison, and a diploma in economics and an M.Sc. in the Politics of the World Economy from the London School of Economics.
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Globalization Benefits American Workers
- Published on Tuesday, January 01, 2008
America is undergoing one of the greatest periods of transformation in history. Not unlike the powerful changes caused by the industrial revolution that shaped the 19th and 20th centuries, today, globalization is shaping the 21st century and the United States is leading the way.
Small and Medium Size Manufacturers Are Adapting
- Published on Tuesday, January 01, 2008
The increasing global nature of business and supply-chain relationships has had a tremendous impact on U.S. manufacturing over the last decade. And small and medium size manufacturers (SMMs) are adapting with favorable results.
New Trends Cut Both Ways
Two new trends are shaping the future of SMMs, says Jerry Jasinowski, president of the Manufacturing Institute, the research and educational arm of the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM). “First, large manufacturers are increasing their dependence on suppliers of components as they streamline their operations to increase productivity.”
Smart Containers Reduce Theft and Can Deter Terrorism
- Published on Tuesday, January 01, 2008
A container isn’t just a container anymore. Today, "smart containers" curtail cargo theft and can deter terrorism. But problems remain.
Progress Continues
By utilizing various technologies, including ultrasound, radio frequency identification (RFID) and satellite technology, containers can be equipped with devices that detect door openings, changes in light, temperature, vibration and more. For example, e-seals, RFID-enabled seals that fasten to a container door, provide wireless alerts if tampering occurs.
The Importance of Trade Promotion Authority: Our Level of Global Competitiveness Is at Stake
- Published on Tuesday, January 01, 2008
There are nearly 400 regional trade agreements either in force around the world, signed but not yet in force, or being negotiated, according to the World Trade Organization. And the number is anticipated to grow at an accelerated rate.
Not surprising, many of these agreements have evolved into trade blocs, such as the 27-member European Union and the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations. And as they evolve, their global negotiating strength increases as they capture more and more global trade and investment.
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