David Kotok: Order and People Barrier

david kotok: They also reflect Trump's shift toward an America First approach and away from the pro-globalization policies embraced by his predecessors, according to CTV. His combative trade stance potentially could open the door for China and other economic powers to fill a void. Trump's immigration order followed his order to build a wall along the border with Mexico and his vow to rip up NAFTA. Combined, those moves could discourage visitors and students from many countries -- not just the seven covered by the order -- economists say. Broad-brush policies like this people barrier impede growth and certainly do not accelerate it, David Kotok, chief investment officer at Cumberland Advisors, wrote in an email. Foreign tourists provide critical support to the U.S. economy. Trump has now set back the positive elements of global exchange in both goods and services. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.