Bob Davis warned today of the impact of protectionism on recovery, and the danger is quite real.  But as Bruce Stokes noted last month – with my emphasis "It is possible to be a little bit protectionist without globalization coming to a screeching halt. History suggests that in recessions it is impossible to avoid some defensive trade measures. The challenge is to contain them."

In other words, the challenge is to be smart. And that basically sums up the Chamber’s position on…well, almost everything.  We are pro-smart, pro-growth, and committed to sustainable solutions in the general interest.