The real barrier to normalizing trade relations with Russia isn’t economic, it’s political, and it’s domestic. Ever since President Obama’s proclamation of a “reset” in U.S.-Russian relations, a group of Republicans has worked to undo that Reset. While the Congressional Russophobes are vocal in their opposition to any rapprochement with Russian — they seem to prefer to believe Russia is still an adversary to be opposed (like when John McCain referred to the “old Russian Empire” during the 2008 Presidential campaign) — the reality is, recent relations with Russia have been better than in almost a decade.
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| — | This week, I explain why it’s past time for permanent normal trade relations with Russia, for The Atlantic. |
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