Mark A. DiPlacido
Mark A. DiPlacido is senior political economist at American Compass specializing in issues related to trade and tariffs, financialization, labor markets, and broader economic policy.
Stop Blaming TariffsAmerica’s rising costs have deeper causes than trade policy or immigration enforcement.podcastThe Future of Trump's Tariffs with Mark DiPlacidoOne week after the Supreme Court's ruling, where do things stand?On Budgeting for Defense, U.S. Should Think Wider, Not Just BiggerA stronger defense industrial base will require an economy- and alliance-wide investment strategy.podcastA New Global Trade Order with Mark DiPlacidoWhy 2025 marked a turning point for U.S. trade policy and what a post-WTO future may look like for America and its allies.Make American Companies American AgainCorporate interests were once aligned with national interests—and should be once more.Gross Domestic ProblemsWhy rebalancing trade is necessary for sustainable growthBig Stick EconomicsThe United States must restore its industrial depth to sustain national power.Mark A. DiPlacido and Oren Cass