Feb 19 Democrats divided on trade negotiations as 2014 elections approach By Tom Raum, Associated Press The Obama administration wants to fast-track trade negotiations that would create the largest free-trade zone in the world. But some Democrat leaders in Congress are working against him, as the politics of approaching midterm elections intrudes on Obama's plans to… Continue reading
Nov 28 Watch Exploring the economics of the first Thanksgiving The first Thanksgiving in Plymouth, Mass., probably didn't resemble the modern holiday we celebrate today. Economics correspondent Paul Solman steps back in time to explore the contrasting exchange models used by Native Americans and pilgrims in 1621 and how that… Continue watching
Jul 01 Watch News Wrap: On Tanzania Trip, Obama Shares Hope to Shift U.S. Approach to Africa In other news Monday, President Barack Obama arrived in Tanzania on the final leg of a three-country African tour. The president called for a shift in U.S. policy on Africa to focus more on trade and partnership instead of aid… Continue watching
Jun 27 Watch Reflecting on U.S. Presence, Policy and Performance in Africa Reflecting on U.S. Presence, Policy and Performance in Africa… Continue watching
May 02 Watch Obama Talks Trade, Security, and Immigration on Trip to Mexico, Latin America Obama Talks Trade, Security, and Immigration on Trip to Mexico, Latin America… Continue watching
Oct 17 Watch Putting Candidates’ Assertions of ‘Getting Tough with China’ in Context Putting Candidates' Assertions of 'Getting Tough with China' in Context… Continue watching
Oct 16 Watch What Happens to a Dream ‘Betrayed?’ Authors Blame Trade for Middle Class Demise What Happens to a Dream 'Betrayed?' Authors Blame Trade for Middle Class Demise… Continue watching
Oct 11 Watch Demand for Illegal Ivory Explodes in Asia, Where Industry Expands Despite Ban Despite a 1990 global treaty illegalizing the sale of elephant tusks, religious faiths across Asia value ivory and are willing to pay for it. In China, demand has been met with the construction of major factories to process and produce… Continue watching
Apr 09 Watch U.S., Brazil ‘Disagree More Than They Agree,’ Analyst Says Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff's visit to the White House Monday was staged to stress strong ties between the U.S. and Latin America's richest country. Rousseff and President Obama touched on issues of cooperation, including education, energy and trade while ignoring… Continue watching
Oct 13 Watch Presidents Obama, Lee Face ‘Bad or Worse Options’ Over N. Korea Negotiations The White House rolled out all the flourishes of a state visit for South Korean President Lee to celebrate the new trade agreement, passed by Congress on Wednesday, and to discuss a strategy to denuclearize North Korea. Margret Warner reports. Continue watching