From a rhetorical perspective, the State of the Union speech by the President of the United States was well-delivered, engaging and had an overall sense of optimism. It seemed the president was on a mission to reassure Americans at home that he is indeed fighting for them, whether against far right Republicans who want to decrease social security spending or against corporations trying to manipulate consumers through “junk fees.” He is there to ensure that neither happens. It was also refreshing to hear the President’s emphasis on bipartisanship going forward, something that will certainly be hard to do in an increasingly polarized Congress. Be that as it may, as an international student economist I could not help but wonder about the direction of the United States when it comes to international trade. The president highlighted his commitment to putting America first, a popular domestic narrative most often associated with former president Donald Trump. The Biden administrat...
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