international trade

American Companies Pay More Taxes Abroad than at Home

Opinion - July 21, 2009

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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 >>

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 >>

Best Small Businesses to Start: Export Manager

By Matthew Bandyk - Money - November 13, 2008

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

By Robert Schlesinger - Robert Schlesinger - October 20, 2008

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

Nation & World - October 7, 2008

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

How to Get Overseas Business From Home

By Matthew Bandyk - Risky Business - September 9, 2008

Small businesses going global at low cost. more >>

Going Local

Money - August 13, 2008

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

Japan's Rice Stockpiles Could Ease Food Crisis

By Kent Garber - Nation & World - May 20, 2008

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

Is the U.S. Slump Spreading? Part 2

By Kirk Shinkle - Money Matters - April 30, 2008

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

Abroad, Not Overboard

Money - April 29, 2008

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

The Bright Side of the Dollar's Decline

By Matthew Bandyk - Money - April 18, 2008

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

How Countries Worsen the Food Price Crisis

By Kent Garber - Nation & World - April 9, 2008

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

Falling Dollar Pinches Small Businesses

By Matthew Bandyk - Money - April 7, 2008

The sliding currency hurts importers and others. 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 >>

Selling Trade Helps With Props

By Paul Bedard - Washington Whispers - March 19, 2008

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 >>

Singing Its Praises

Money - March 11, 2008

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

Trade Wars: Obama vs. ... Obama?

By James Pethokoukis - Capital Commerce - February 29, 2008

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

Small Businesses Go Global

By Matthew Bandyk - Money - February 22, 2008

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

Tips for Small Businesses Looking Abroad

By Matthew Bandyk - Money - February 22, 2008

Online resources make foreign trade easier, but firms still need to budget for bumps in the road. more >>

More Plays on the News in Cuba

By Kirk Shinkle - Money Matters - February 19, 2008

Here are some companies that could profit if the U.S. embargo ends. more >>

Don't Fret, Sovereign Wealth Funds

By James Pethokoukis - Capital Commerce - January 11, 2008

Trade is key to world peace. more >>

Recession Fears Continue to Fade

By James Pethokoukis - Capital Commerce - October 12, 2007

More and more, it looks as if the economic expansion will continue. more >>

Learning From Mattel's Chinese Apology

By Rick Newman - Rick Newman - September 21, 2007

The toy maker reminds Americans that not all mistakes are made in China. more >>