Apr 21 Watch 5:59 Why trade and globalization concerns are resonating with voters at home By PBS NewsHour 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 30 Presidential campaign roils Obama’s free-trade plans By Kevin Freking, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton agree on almost nothing. Except for their dislike of a sweeping agreement that would erase most tariffs and other trade barriers among the United States and 11 other nations. Continue reading
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
Feb 16 Obama, Southeast Asian leaders seek resolution to maritime disputes By Darlene Superville and Matthew Pennington RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. -- President Barack Obama will close the two-day ASEAN summit with a news conference, scheduled for 4:35 p.m. EST today. Watch it live here. Continue reading
Feb 15 5 things to know about Obama’s summit with Southeast Asian leaders By Matthew Pennington, Associated Press WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama hosts Southeast Asian leaders at an unprecedented summit in California starting Monday as he looks to deepen ties with the region's fast-growing economies. But a nation not invited — neighboring power China — will be… 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
Feb 05 Fact-checking the 5th Democratic debate By Calvin Woodward and Christopher S. Rugaber WASHINGTON — Hillary Clinton cast the financial industry as an adversary in her presidential campaign — despite the money that industry has poured into her White House effort. Bernie Sanders once again mischaracterized the share of the wealth taken by… Continue reading
Dec 22 Watch 9:21 At the end of 2015, is U.S. national security better off? By PBS NewsHour From a national security perspective, is the U.S. better off than it was a year ago? Judy Woodruff gets reflections on the year in foreign affairs from former State Department officials Wendy Sherman and Richard Haass. Continue watching
Dec 17 White House promises ‘non-traditional’ State of the Union By Julie Pace, Associated Press WASHINGTON — The White House is promising President Barack Obama will deliver a "non-traditional" State of the Union address next month, eschewing the standard litany of policy proposals for a broader discussion on the challenges facing the country. Continue reading
Nov 18 Obama promotes trade deal in Asia, but tough fight remains at home By Kathleen Hennessey, Associated Press The president is facing opposition to the deal from Democrats and Republicans alike. Continue reading