Sunday, November 22, 2009

trade

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 >>

Next Bernie Madoff? Emissions Cap-and-Trade Aids the Corrupt, Hurts the Little Guy

It wouldn't work but would make a playground for the rich and sneaky. more >>

Trying to Downplay the U.S.-European Splits at the G-20 Economic Summit

Obama and European leaders are likely to paper over their differences on how to fight the recession. 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 >>

Low Income Families Hurt By Ill-Conceived, Anti-China Consumer Safety Law

The Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act is keeping products off the shelves of thrift shops. more >>

Corporations Are Already Gaming the Carbon Cap-and-Trade System

It's hard to design a carbon cap-and-trade system that will be fair and work. more >>

U.S. Trade Deficit Decreases in December 2008

A new report details U.S. trade in goods and services, showing a December decrease in trade deficit. 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 >>

Attention Shoppers: Beware of Unsafe Toys

New report cites federal officials for "lax safety standards and enforcement" involving imported toys. more >>

Best Small Businesses to Start: Export Manager

Europeans Cheer Obama Now but May Complain Later On

He's seen as better than Bush, but not all disputes will just fade away. more >>

Barack Obama's Legislative Wish List: More Taxes, More Protectionism

A McCain administration would mean an attempt to lower taxes. more >>

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 >>

Tiffany & Co. and the Weak Dollar

The anemic greenback helps foreign demand at upscale stores, but are U.S.-bound shoppers losing faith? 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 >>

Obama and Clinton Big Government Economic Plans Need Debate

Many younger voters don't remember when big government advocates were on the defensive because of stagflation and gas lines. more >>

Falling Dollar Pinches Small Businesses

The sliding currency hurts importers and others. more >>

Where's President Stanton When You Need Him?

The film Primary Colors shows how far the Democratic Party has moved on the trade issue. more >>

Susan Schwab on the Colombian Trade Deal

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

Trade Wars: Obama vs. ... Obama?

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

Exports Continue to Bail Out the Economy

Trade is what's keeping America out of recession. more >>

A Bit of Sun: Trade Up, Jobless Claims Down

Healthy U.S. exports narrow deficit, and a resilient job market continues to give the economy a boost. more >>

Don't Fret, Sovereign Wealth Funds

Trade is key to world peace. more >>

Trade Deficits: Not So Bad, After All

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

A Different Path Dems Could Take on Trade

They could accept globalization but try to help workers who lose out. more >>

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