Includes bibliographical references (pages 281-298) and index.

"This study of American trade policy addresses two puzzles associated with the use of aggressive bargaining tactics to open foreign markets. First, as the country with greater power and resources, why has the United States achieved more success in extracting concessions from some of its trading partners (such as Japan, Canada, and the European Union) the others (such as China and India)? Second, why haven't trade disputes that match democratic and authoritarian states more frequently sparked retaliatory actions than those between democratic pairs?" "Crossing the disciplinary boundaries of political science, international relations, economics, and negotiation analysis, the book should appeal to students of international trade policy and those of international relations in general. It also offers practical policy prescriptions that promise to be of interest to trade policymakers."--Jacket.

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