Supply Chain Research

The forthcoming Democratic Party primary season may shine a light on the impact of global trade on state economic activity as well as provide more clarity on the candidates’ trade policy positions. The Trump administration has actively managed trade over the past three years while the Democratic Party front-runners have taken a generally hawkish stance on trade deals and specifically with China. The primaries start with Iowa on Feb. 4. Global exports from Iowa were worth $4,184 per capita in the 12 months to Nov. 30 and have dropped by 6.75 year over year including a 13.5% slide in shipm...