Clark Packard

Clark Packard is a research fellow in the Herbert A. Stiefel Center for Trade Policy Studies at the Cato Institute.

Articles by Clark Packard

A slightly tilted screen shows Fox News, where Trump is shown on video as he stands and speaks at a podium. The lower third text on the screen says: "Trump: Alternatives will be used on tariffs."

Trump’s New Tariffs Are Also Illegal

Stan Veuger, Clark Packard

February 26, 2026, 12:00 PM

U.S. President Donald Trump reacts as he is presented with the Grand Order of Mugunghwa and the Silla gold crown by South Korean President Lee Jae-myung at the Gyeongju National Museum in Gyeongju, South Korea.

Trump’s Trade Policy Is Teaching Partners Washington Can’t Be Trusted

February 10, 2026, 11:16 AM

Trump smirks as he leans forward and shakes Justice Roberts's hand. With his free left hand, Trump jabs one finger and points at Roberts. Other people in formal attire smile and look on.

Trump Has Many Options if the Supreme Court Strikes Down Tariffs

Clark Packard, Stan Veuger

December 5, 2025, 10:43 AM

Shanghai lockdown

As China’s Economy Falters, Be Careful What You Wish For

May 31, 2022, 12:07 PM

The U.S. flag flies over a container ship.

To Save American Prosperity, Renew Fast Track

Shadow Government

Halie Craig, Clark Packard

April 27, 2021, 1:05 PM

Dan Moss, of the National Potato Council, shortly before joining U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House in Washington, DC, on May 23, 2019.

Trump’s Trade Wars Have Made Bad Agriculture Policies Worse

Elephants in the Room

October 27, 2020, 4:53 PM

U.S. President Donald Trump and Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson at the NATO summit in Watford, England, on Dec. 4, 2019.

Trump and Johnson Can Quickly Strike a Trade Deal—If They Avoid the Pitfalls

Elephants in the Room

March 11, 2020, 5:12 PM

A World Trade Organization sign is seen at WTO headquarters in Geneva on Sept. 21, 2018.

Trump’s Real Trade War Is Being Waged on the WTO

Elephants in the Room

January 9, 2020, 1:54 PM

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks about the United States-Mexico-Canada trade agreement at the Derco Aerospace Inc. plant in Milwaukee on July 12.

The New U.S.-Mexico-Canada Trade Deal Can Work for Everyone

Elephants in the Room

July 15, 2019, 3:01 PM

U.S. President Donald Trump discusses tariffs with Congressmen Sean Duffy, left, and Robert Aderholt in the White House on Jan. 24.

Congress Should Take Back Its Authority Over Tariffs

Elephants in the Room

May 4, 2019, 4:19 PM

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