Trade

Blame the USA's Energy Disaster, Including the Collapsing US Auto Industry, on Congress

Rob Kall | Posted 07.16.2008 | Green


Rob Kall

If we invest in giving consumers rebates for buying new US-made cars that have drastically improved mileage, that will help the auto manufacturers, help consumers and help our balance of trade.

America's Economic Edge -- and the Olympics

Jeremy Haft | Posted 07.15.2008 | Business


Jeremy Haft

In enumerating China's many strengths, we tend to downplay, or completely overlook, ours. China can't produce most of the modern goods and services it needs to grow its economy.

Taiwan Declares Peace on China

Robert Scheer | Posted 07.09.2008 | Politics


Robert Scheer

To the Chinese, irrespective of past allegiances, the prospect of war has come to be viewed as counterproductive, and they now have the confidence to show it.

US Exports To Iran Skyrocketed During Bush's Presidency

AP | SHARON THEIMER | Posted 07.08.2008 | Politics


WASHINGTON — Nuclear weapons? No way. But there are plenty of items on Iran's shopping list the United States is more than happy to supply: ciga...

Our Enduring Competitive Edge

Jeremy Haft | Posted 07.07.2008 | Business


Jeremy Haft

The rash of product recalls reveals that China is not the manufacturing juggernaut we fear -- and that America has an edge we tend to overlook.

Obama to Represent the Uprising on Trade?

David Sirota | Posted 07.03.2008 | Politics


David Sirota

Politicians supporting the Colombian trade deal have blood on their hands - there's no other way to put it.

McCain's Lobbyist Loophole

David Donnelly | Posted 07.02.2008 | Politics


David Donnelly

McCain's policy ignores the problem with having a campaign run by corporate and foreign lobbyists: they are happy to abandon their lobbying work temporarily to get valuable chits with the potential future president.

McCain Pledges Allegiance to NAFTA

Robert L. Borosage | Posted 07.01.2008 | Politics


Robert L. Borosage

Across the world, the revolt against the corporate trade model is growing. In the US, a majority polled in a January 2008 agreed that globalization has been bad. McCain simply doesn't get it.

Robert Rubin: A VP Choice that Signals "We Will Fix the Economy" for the Middle Class

Paul Abrams | Posted 06.19.2008 | Politics


Paul Abrams

In an election focused on the economy, and, more precisely, an ailing economy that needs major surgery, selecting Bob Rubin powerfully sends that message.

A New US Strategy in the Global Economy?

Robert L. Borosage | Posted 06.17.2008 | Politics


Robert L. Borosage

Neither the Bush administration nor John McCain shows any sign of having ever thought seriously about this fundamental challenge to US security.

Trade deficit jumps to highest level in 13 months

AP | MARTIN CRUTSINGER | Posted 06.10.2008 | Business


WASHINGTON — The trade deficit soared to the highest level in more than a year as an improvement in exports was swamped by record-high levels of...

China and the Elections

John Feffer | Posted 06.09.2008 | Politics


John Feffer

Although Iraq is the defining foreign policy issue so far in the race, China will no doubt be smuggled into the election through rather stark contrasts between the the candidates over trade.

Destroying African Agriculture

Walden Bello | Posted 06.06.2008 | Politics


Walden Bello

African agriculture is a case study of how doctrinaire economics serving corporate interests can destroy a whole continent's productive base.

Graduates: End the War and Help Get America Back on Track

Rep. Charles Rangel | Posted 05.27.2008 | Politics


Rep. Charles Rangel

You will be the leaders in making certain that never again in your lifetime would you allow this great country to enter into a war that is so unjust, so immoral, or to allow a Congress to allow a president to do that.

My Conversation with Susan Schwab

Charlie Rose | Posted 05.12.2008 | Business


Charlie Rose

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After the Primaries, A United Progressive America

Bill Scher | Posted 05.07.2008 | Politics


Bill Scher

The public is united on issues. The mandate for progressive change is being built. Conservative dead-enders are increasingly marginalized. Pity the poor candidate that can't deal with that reality.

Just. Doesn't. Get It

John Sweeney | Posted 04.28.2008 | Politics


John Sweeney

If McCain is going to continue trying to gain political points by talking about working family issues, it's time for him to put his votes and policies where his rhetoric is.

What Really Went Down in Pittsburgh

Scott Paul | Posted 04.19.2008 | Politics


Scott Paul

The important news for Pennsylvanians on Monday was that both candidates committed to a new direction on trade -- one that won't encourage further outsourcing of manufacturing jobs.

A Country that Trades Us Down: We Deserve Better

Richard Trumka | Posted 04.11.2008 | Politics


Richard Trumka

Killer candy from Mexico and toxic toys from Chinese factories should be part of a B grade horror film. Instead, recalls involving 20 million toys and...

The Democrats and Trade

Robert Schlesinger | Posted 04.10.2008 | Politics


Robert Schlesinger

The trade debate calls to mind a much earlier presidential campaign, and a classical moment in presidential speechwriting.

Brain Dead Trade Debate

Robert L. Borosage | Posted 04.09.2008 | Politics


Robert L. Borosage

The entire debate over the Colombia Free Trade Agreement is taking place as if Ronald Reagan were president and it was still "morning in America."

A Test for Democrats on Foreign Policy

John Fund | Posted 04.07.2008 | Politics


John Fund

The simple truth is that the opposition to the Colombian trade agreement -- from the Democratic presidential contenders to Nancy Pelosi -- has nothing to do with reality.

It's Time for Obama and Clinton to Step up to the Plate on China

Scott Paul | Posted 03.31.2008 | Politics


Scott Paul

The recent crackdown in Tibet shows just how wrong those pundits and politicians really are who claimed that trade will open China.

The Limits of Hope: Getting Real about the American Economy

Steve Clemons | Posted 03.19.2008 | Politics


Steve Clemons

There won't be a squeaky clean ending to the Democratic battle for the 2008 presidential nomination. The knife fight has begun already -- and I onl...

Some Super-delegates Are Using Their Noggins

Jonathan Tasini | Posted 03.07.2008 | Politics


Jonathan Tasini

Earlier this week, I suggested that, the uncommitted super-delegates should actually seek a clarification on where candidates stood on issues. Well, Brown and Kaptur are doing just that.


 

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