April 16, 2019 2019-0781 QUEST Trade Policy Brief explains the overall increase in US trade deficit, despite higher US tariffs The attached publication is part of a series by EY's Quantitative Economics and Statistics (QUEST) group on the economic implications of key trade issues and trends. This edition explains why the overall US trade deficit is increasing, despite higher US tariffs. ——————————————— Contact Information For additional information concerning this Alert, please contact: Quantitative Economics and Statistics Group | • James Mackie | (202) 327-7230 | • Rene Aubourg | (202) 327-6781 | Global Trade, Indirect Tax Services | • Michael Heldebrand | (408) 947-6820 | • Michael Leightman | (713) 750-1335 | Ernst & Young's Center for Tax Policy | • Cathy Koch | (202) 327-7483 |
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