Trade

Bernanke Solves the Wrong Deficit

Eric Lotke | Posted 10.21.2009 | Business


Eric Lotke

Ironically, the recession has been good for our trade deficit. We can't buy as much and don't have as much money to spend. But it can't last and we don't want it to.

Where Will the Jobs Come From?

Robert L. Borosage | Posted 10.21.2009 | Business


Robert L. Borosage

Wall Street can produce another bubble, but that won't put the 15 million without jobs to work, one third of whom have been out of work for at least six months.

Wall Street Treasury Complex is the Problem

Diane Francis | Posted 10.15.2009 | Business


Diane Francis

An examination of the causes of the financial meltdown and proposals for reform to prevent new catastrophic bubbles from forming and bursting.

The Winds Are Still Blowing East

Zachary Karabell | Posted 10.13.2009 | World


Zachary Karabell

China is emerging as the new power in the global economic pantheon, and their embrace of Russia is a clear sign that they wish to become less engaged with the U.S. rather than more.

The Revolution Will Be Tweeted

Michael Shermer | Posted 10.06.2009 | World


Michael Shermer

Trade--the free exchange of products, services, and ideas between people--will not prevent war, but it attenuates its likelihood.

Solar Panel Importers Hit By $70 Million In Suprise Tariffs

nytimes.com | KEITH BRADSHER | Posted 10.01.2009 | Green


Companies that import solar panels to the United States are facing up to $70 million in unexpected tariffs. The bill comes at a time when the industry...

Obama and China: Vandalism or Vision

Robert L. Borosage | Posted 09.30.2009 | Politics


Robert L. Borosage

If the U.S. increases exports, mercantilist nations like China, Germany and Japan will have to save less and spend more, import more and export less.

North Korea Warns Against Sanctions, Says It Will Strengthen Arsenal If They're Imposed

AP | Posted 09.28.2009 | Home


UNITED NATIONS — North Korea says it will strengthen its nuclear arsenal if new sanctions are imposed because of its weapons program. Pak Kil Y...

Beyond the Tobin Tax: End the Free Ride for the Financial Sector and Impose Fees to Revive the Economy

Kyle G. Brown | Posted 09.28.2009 | Business


Kyle G. Brown

The most reliable way to expand tax revenues would be to impose a modest fee on every stock, every bond -- in short, every financial transaction.

U.S. Seeking Tougher Sanctions Against Iran

The New York Times | MARK LANDLER | Posted 09.27.2009 | World


The Obama administration is scrambling to assemble a package of harsher economic sanctions against Iran over its nuclear program that could include a ...

Message to World at the G-20 Summit: Don't Depend on a Strong U.S. Recovery to Bail You Out

Rob Shapiro | Posted 09.24.2009 | Politics


Rob Shapiro

Prospects for a strong U.S. recovery are slim, especially one strong enough to help the rest of the world. And that will be the biggest, unspoken disappointment at this week's G-20 meetings.

Enforcing Trade Rules Shocks "The Village"

Dave Johnson | Posted 09.24.2009 | Business


Dave Johnson

It seems that after eight years of general lawlessness we're at a point where it is expected that those with power can do anything they want regardless of agreements or laws.

Myths of Protectionism Are Spread to Exploit Workers and the Environment

Dave Johnson | Posted 09.18.2009 | Business


Dave Johnson

Why, exactly, is protectionism so bad? Why can't we have fair trade that lifts workers and protects the environment instead of unregulated free trade that exploits workers and the environment?

A Big Breakthrough on Green Jobs

Billy Parish | Posted 09.14.2009 | Green


Billy Parish

The New York State Senate and Assembly rose above petty politics last week to pass legislation on climate and energy, setting a precedent for bipartisanship and a sensible cap and trade system.

Myths of Protectionism: Stories You Are Likely to Hear in the Wake of the China Tire Trade Tariff Case

Dave Johnson | Posted 09.15.2009 | Business


Dave Johnson

President Obama has decided to enforce our trade laws and imposed a three year tariff on Chinese tires. I suspect the country is about to witness a corporate hissy fit.

China Tariffs: Beijing Takes Aim At U.S. Auto Parts And Chicken Products

L.A. Times | David Pierson | Posted 09.14.2009 | Business


China fired back against proposed tariffs on Chinese tires imported to the United States by announcing Sunday that an anti-dumping and anti-subsidies ...

Obama Imposes Tariffs On Chinese Tires

AP | JENNIFER LOVEN | Posted 09.12.2009 | Business


WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama on Friday slapped punitive tariffs on all car and light truck tires entering the United States from China in...

Building A New Economy: What Obama's Next Big Speech Should Be

Robert L. Borosage | Posted 11.09.2009 | Politics


Robert L. Borosage

Just as in his health care speech tonight, Obama must soon address the fundamental threat to our security that can no longer be ignored.

Who Opposes American Manufacturing? II

Dave Johnson | Posted 10.19.2009 | Business


Dave Johnson

A country's economic power comes from manufacturing. But while other countries have industrial policies, America has a de-industrialization policy.

CEO on Doing Business With India, Ahead of Presidential Visit

Rani Singh | Posted 10.17.2009 | World


Rani Singh

The CEO of the UK-India Business Council discusses her thoughts on the way the British do business in India, compared with their American counterparts.

President Obama's Upcoming "Section 421 Tire Case" Trade Enforcement Decision

Dave Johnson | Posted 09.28.2009 | Business


Dave Johnson

Very soon we will have an opportunity to see where President Obama comes down on trade with China, and whether the U.S. tire industry will be granted relief.

Rethinking Trade

Darius Mans | Posted 09.21.2009 | World


Darius Mans

While the world looks for innovative solutions to global poverty, it is clear that trade must be part of the answer.

National Association of Manufacturers Blasts ... American Manufacturing?

Dave Johnson | Posted 09.19.2009 | Business


Dave Johnson

Why is America's National Association of Manufacturers echoing the Cato Institute's views against American manufacturing? Has this organization lost its way? Do NAM members know about this?

China Is Being Smart On Trade, Will We Respond in Kind?

Dave Johnson | Posted 09.18.2009 | Business


Dave Johnson

Our country's decision-making processes appear to be under the control of a wealthy Wall Street few. And they are selling China the rope with which it is hanging us.

President Hu, Tear Down This Firewall

Gilbert B. Kaplan | Posted 09.14.2009 | World


Gilbert B. Kaplan

When Obama meets with President Hu next month, he should emulate one of his predecessors -- in fact one he has spoken of admiringly before -- and say something that could change history.