ABSTRACT

Since the completion of the original writing in 1978, and the publication of this Garland edition in 1987, several important events came to pass which underscored the importance and relevance of the study of the US foreign trade policy toward steel in the late seventies. One can read the story of US trade policy toward steel in 1977-79 as a critical step in the path which has been moving the US from a policy of organised free trade to one where increasing scope is allowed to market forces.

part |9 pages

Introduction to Part I

chapter 2|58 pages

Parameters for an Administration Position

chapter 3|109 pages

International Political Economy

part |180 pages

Introduction to Part II

chapter 5|40 pages

The Trigger Price System

chapter 6|45 pages

International Steel Agreement

part |18 pages

Conclusion to Part II

chapter 7|45 pages

Conclusions