Wednesday, November 25, 2009

international trade

American Companies Pay More Taxes Abroad than at Home

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

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

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

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

Best Small Businesses to Start: Export Manager

The $700 Billion Oil Import Myth—Apparently John McCain and Barack Obama <i>Can</i> Both Be Wrong

You'd think that the two candidates agreeing on something would mean it's true. You'd be wrong. more >>

News Buzz: Fed's Emergency Debt Plan, McCain's Alleged Links to Group in Iran-Contra Case

Federal Reserve launches massive plan to purchase short-term corporate debt. more >>

How to Get Overseas Business From Home

Small businesses going global at low cost. more >>

Going Local

You can't do it all on your own, especially in a new country. more >>

Why Bernanke is No 'Obamacan'

The Fed chairman warns against protectionism and other policies that would reduce growth. more >>

Japan's Rice Stockpiles Could Ease Food Crisis

A new supply of rice could lower prices and curb speculation and hoarding. more >>

Is the U.S. Slump Spreading? Part 2

No. Auto demand abroad is still high. more >>

Abroad, Not Overboard

Ex-Im Bank financing lessens the risk of doing business abroad. more >>

Administration Confident of Pelosi Deal on Colombia Free Trade Agreement

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

The Bright Side of the Dollar's Decline

As exports boom, small businesses go along for the ride. more >>

Mark Penn Is Out but His Wife Still Digs Colombia

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

How Countries Worsen the Food Price Crisis

Extreme reactions like hoarding food and banning exports can make prices higher. more >>

Falling Dollar Pinches Small Businesses

The sliding currency hurts importers and others. more >>

Susan Schwab on the Colombian Trade Deal

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

Selling Trade Helps With Props

We've got to hand it to Sean Spicer, the U.S. Trade Representative Office spokesman. The guy knows how to sell his stuff. more >>

NAFTA Bashing Is More Than Mere Rhetoric

Free-trade criticism on the presidential campaign trail could ignite protectionist policies in the next Congress. more >>

Singing Its Praises

Small but strong, Singapore is ideal for American businesses looking East. more >>

Thanks, Globalization!

Fast-growing Asian economies may help keep America out of recession. more >>

Trade Wars: Obama vs. ... Obama?

His harsh antitrade rhetoric seems of recent vintage. more >>

Small Businesses Go Global

With exports surging thanks to a weak dollar, small companies are finding ways to boost sales abroad. more >>

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