Aug 25 Where do the presidential candidates stand on trade? By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press An Associated Press series is examining issues at stake in the presidential election and how they affect people. This one focuses on trade. Continue reading
Aug 11 AP fact check: Clinton’s selective history on trade By Christopher S. Rugaber and Josh Boak, Associated Press Hillary Clinton offered a selective accounting of her history on trade Thursday, leaving out her support for initiatives that have since become unpopular. Continue reading
Jun 25 Watch 3:04 What Brexit might do to the British economy By PBS News Hour Now that the UK has voted to leave the EU, one of the biggest remaining questions is how it will affect the British economy. Hari Sreenivasan sits down with London School of Economics professor Swati Dhingra, who has been studying… Continue watching
Jun 17 The case for Britain to stay in the EU By Paul Solman Britain's European Union memebership benefits not only its economy, but its labor standards too. Continue reading
Apr 24 Obama delivers strong defense of international trade deals By Associated Press President Barack Obama delivered a strong defense of international trade deals Sunday in the face of domestic and foreign opposition, saying it's "indisputable" that such agreements strengthen the economies and make U.S. businesses more competitive worldwide. Continue reading
Apr 21 Watch 5:59 Why trade and globalization concerns are resonating with voters at home By PBS News Hour The issue of trade, and whether our deals are helping or hurting American workers, is resonating with many prospective voters this election season. For a closer look at how U.S. trade policy is playing out in the presidential race, Hari… Continue watching
Mar 14 Trump says he’ll bring jobs back to America. Economists are skeptical By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press Trump's assault on trade deals seems to be winning politics. But his analysis of how trade hurts American workers is flawed, and as president, he would struggle to deliver on his promises. Continue reading
Mar 08 Column: Trump’s outrage over outsourcing doesn’t apply to his own merchandise By Robert Lawrence How do you explain the utter contempt Trump has expressed on the campaign trail about others who outsource, while he is doing the exact same thing?… Continue reading
Feb 05 Column: Why the Trans-Pacific Partnership isn’t a bum deal By Gary Clyde Hufbauer, Cathleen Cimino-Isaacs It’s a rocky road to the Trans-Pacific Partnership, but here’s why we should take it. Continue reading
Dec 01 How Europe’s insatiable thirst for beaver hats drove trade between the Native Americans and colonists By Paul Solman In 17th century New Plymouth, the pilgrims’ trade with the Natives focused on the three F’s: fur, fish and forests. Continue reading