The events of the past year have clearly shown that many Americans, whether Democrats or Republicans, have finally rebelled against “free trade.” It is high time.
Aug 14

By Jonathan Lemire and Josh Boak, Associated Press
Even as he seeks Beijing's help on North Korea, President Donald Trump is poised to seek a trade investigation of China for the alleged theft of American technology and intellectual property.
Aug 07

By PBS NewsHour
Since President Obama loosened U.S. travel restrictions, Cubans have been waiting and making room for an American invasion they have long yearned for: tourists. In June, President Trump announced he would undo some key aspects of the diplomatic thaw, including…
Aug 02

By Erica Werner, Associated Press
Senate Democrats are unveiling a new set of trade policies aimed at appealing to working-class voters.
Jul 17

By Josh Boak, Associated Press
The new NAFTA objectives, a requirement to begin talks on updating the agreement in the next 30 days, contain the first specifics for a Trump administration that has made bold promises on trade.
Jul 08

By PBS NewsHour
World leaders from 20 nations concluded their annual summit in Hamburg, Germany, on Saturday, a gathering that was dominated by discussions on trade as well as North Korea’s weapons testing. The meetings also drew tens of thousands of demonstrators who…
Jun 12

By Joel Mokyr
“America First” is based on the assumption that if another nation gains from trading with us, they do so at our expense. Yet economic international relations — like all international relations — are never zero sum.
May 12

By Martin Crutsinger and Jill Colvin, Associated Press
WASHINGTON — Beijing will open its borders to U.S. beef, while cooked Chinese poultry is closer to landing on American supermarket shelves under a U.S.-China trade agreement.
May 11

By Kevin Freking, Associated Press
The Senate on Thursday confirmed President Donald Trump's nominee for U.S. trade representative on a bipartisan vote despite complaints from some Republicans that the administration has an "ongoing, incoherent and inconsistent trade message."…
Apr 27

By Jill Colvin, Associated Press
President Donald Trump said he has told the leaders of Mexico and Canada that he will not pull out of the North American Free Trade Agreement at this time, but could still withdraw if he concludes a renegotiated pact is…
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