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Staff Publications and Research Papers

PLEASE NOTE: The publications and research papers reflect the opinions and research of individual authors, and are not the views of the U.S. International Trade Commission or individual Commissioners. When referencing an Executive Briefing on Trade, Journal of International Commerce and Economics article, or staff working paper, please cite to the author(s), type of publication, and their affiliation, rather than referring to it as a Commission report. For example: A staff working paper by John Smith of the International Trade Commission stated that production in the market is largely led by the United States. If you have questions, email publicaffairs@usitc.gov.

Executive Briefings on Trade

The Executive Briefings on Trade (EBOTs) are focused 2-page papers that keep the Commission and the public current on domestic and global activities that affect U.S. trade, investment, and competitiveness.


Journal of International Commerce and Economics (JICE)

The Journal of International Commerce and Economics (JICE) is a peer-reviewed journal (ISSN 2152-6877) published on a periodic basis by the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC). JICE articles contribute to the field of applied international trade by providing in-depth, policy-relevant, and accessible analysis of contemporary economic, industry competitiveness, and investment issues.


Staff Research / Working Papers

Staff Research / Working Papers represent preliminary, technical trade research conducted by staff in the offices of Economics and Industries. Their aim is to make valuable contributions to the literature on applied topics in international trade.

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Title Document Type Date Sort ascending Author(s)
 The International Trade and Production Database for Estimation - Release 3 [PDF] (462.92 KB) , [TeX script for accessibility] (88.51 KB) Staff Publication/Working Paper Jun 2025 Mario Larch, Serge Shikher, Yoto V. Yotov
 Trade Elasticities, Transport Costs, and Employment in U.S. Manufacturing [PDF] (323.34 KB) , [TeX script for accessibility] (26.06 KB) Staff Publication/Working Paper Jun 2025 David Riker
 The Infamous “Titanic” Law and the Key Bridge Collapse (221.59 KB) Executive Briefings Jan 2025 Mahi Patel
 Tariffs and Trade Diversion with Multiple Export Markets [PDF] (367.04 KB) , [TeX script for accessibility] (20.04 KB) Staff Publication/Working Paper Jan 2025 Ward Reesman and David Riker
 How a Passive Depreciation of U.S. Specific Tariffs May Affect Imports [PDF] (398.93 KB) , [TeX script for accessibility] (48.44 KB) Staff Publication/Working Paper Jan 2025 Paul Phillips
 In Too Deep? The Economic Impacts of Deep Trade Agreements [PDF] (834.64 KB) , [TeX script for accessibility] (92.82 KB) Staff Publication/Working Paper Dec 2024 Peter Herman
 Adding General Equilibrium Feedback into Industry-Specific Models of Trade Policy [PDF] (358.75 KB) , [TeX script for accessibility] (49.56 KB) Staff Publication/Working Paper Dec 2024 David Riker
 Chinese Automotive and Electronics Trade and Investment in Mexico (599.51 KB) Staff Publication/Working Paper Nov 2024 David Coffin, Sharon Ford, Edward Petronzio
 Globalization, Trade, and Inequality: Evidence from a New Database [PDF] (1.74 MB) , [TeX script for accessibility] (119.88 KB) Staff Publication/Working Paper Nov 2024 Ingo Borchert, Mario Larch, Serge Shikher, and Yoto Yotov
 Would a Spoonful of Sugar Help: Is Competition Structure in the U.S. Raw Cane Sugar Refining Sector Changing? (153.7 KB) Executive Briefings Nov 2024 Brad Gehrke
 Photovoltaic Circularity: Solar Panel Recycling and End-of-Life Considerations (137.95 KB) Executive Briefings Nov 2024 Fernando Gracia , Rishab Sardana
 The Use of Additive Manufacturing During the COVID-19 Pandemic (136.8 KB) Executive Briefings Oct 2024 Evan Lam, Brennan Taylor
 Anticipated Tariff Reductions and Compensating Differentials in Wages [PDF] (360.57 KB) , [TeX script for accessibility] (46.64 KB) Staff Publication/Working Paper Oct 2024 David Riker
 Recovering Rare Earth Elements from E-Waste: Potential Impacts on NdFeB Magnet Supply Chains and the Environment Journal of International Commerce and Economics Oct 2024 Anna Perry, Kelsi Van Veen
 Foreign technological entry, intellectual property rights, and technology diffusion [PDF] (1.16 MB) , [TeX script for accessibility] (159.67 KB) Staff Publication/Working Paper Oct 2024 Charles de Grazia, Peter Herman, and Hwansung Ju
 Estimating Elasticities for Tradable Services in Policy Simulations [PDF] (403.07 KB) , [TeX script for accessibility] (40.44 KB) Staff Publication/Working Paper Sep 2024 Saad Ahmad and Samantha Schreiber
 An Evaluation of Ad Valorem Equivalent Tariffs: Evidence from a Partial Equilibrium Model [PDF] (312.74 KB) , [TeX script for accessibility] (52.49 KB) Staff Publication/Working Paper Sep 2024 Paul Phillips
 Yes, We Have No Bananas? (Again!) (184.75 KB) Executive Briefings Sep 2024 Samantha DeCarlo, Steve LeGrand
  Would a Spoonful of Sugar Help: Is Competition Structure in the U.S. Sugar Beet Sector Changing? (152.42 KB) Executive Briefings Sep 2024 Brad Gehrke
 Recent Shifts in Inward Foreign Direct Investment in India (204.51 KB) Executive Briefings Aug 2024 Dominique Eric Varier, Wen Jin “Jean” Yuan
 RFID: Growth of a Trade‐Enhancing Technology (216.47 KB) Executive Briefings Aug 2024 Nathan Lotze
 Baltimore Bridge Collapse: U.S. Coal Export Disruptions (194.86 KB) Executive Briefings Aug 2024 Allison Utomi, Sarah Scott
 Exposure to Import Cost Shocks: An Analysis of U.S. Pesticide Imports [PDF] (293.08 KB) , [TeX script for accessibility] (28.37 KB) Staff Publication/Working Paper Aug 2024 David Riker
 Estimating the Regional Welfare Impact of Tariff Changes: Application to the United States (1.84 MB) Staff Publication/Working Paper Aug 2024 Robert Feenstra and Chang Hong
 From Coast to Coast: A Computation of Import Exposure at the Subnational Level [PDF] (5.81 MB) , [TeX script for accessibility] (36.76 KB) Staff Publication/Working Paper Aug 2024 Paul Phillips