free trade

Obama's Revamp of Cuba Travel Policy Is Overdue, But the Embargo Should Come Next

By Robert Schlesinger - Opinion - April 14, 2009

Obama team moves to loosen Cold War-era travel restrictions. Embargo must fall next, politics or no. more >>

Congress's Labor-Driven Refusal to OK the Colombia Free Trade Pact Is Shameful

By Michael Barone - Michael Barone - March 19, 2009

Iran and Russia view Latin America with hungry eyes. It's time we give the region our attention. more >>

Cuba Plans New Offshore Drilling in Search for Big Oil Finds in the Gulf of Mexico

By Thomas Omestad - Nation & World - February 3, 2009

Should the U.S. trade embargo be eased to allow for energy cooperation? more >>

Administration Confident of Pelosi Deal on Colombia Free Trade Agreement

By Paul Bedard - News Desk - April 18, 2008

While a deal remains a long way off, administration officials say they are now hopeful an agreement will be met for two reasons. more >>

Mark Penn Is Out but His Wife Still Digs Colombia

By Paul Bedard - Washington Whispers - April 16, 2008

Pollster-lobbyist Mark Penn might be out of favor with the Colombian government, but his wife was seen chilling at its embassy. more >>

Susan Schwab on the Colombian Trade Deal

By James Pethokoukis - Nation & World - March 26, 2008

The latest free-trade agreement is caught in the crossfire. more >>

Trade Deficits: Not So Bad, After All

By James Pethokoukis - Capital Commerce - December 24, 2007

Think of it this way: Individuals trade, not nations. more >>

Bush Pitches for Free Trade

News Desk - October 16, 2007

What's behind President Bush's renewed campaign to promote free trade? Bush's pitch, which he made again Saturday in a national radio address and which he will continue to publicize in various appearances this week, is designed to rejuvenate support for free trade at a time when protectionism seems to be surging, White House advisers say. more >>