The outgoing president wants to spur Democratic infighting by attaching an agreement with Colombia to the economic stimulus package. Obama should say, "no deal."
By David Sirota Nov 15, 2008
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It is OK to burn Old Glory, if she's made in
China?
By Andrew Leonard
July 7, 2008
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In Michigan, the candidate says we can't turn back the tide of globalization, but not all trade agreements make sense. Is he contradicting himself? Or just being nuanced?
By Andrew Leonard
June 16, 2008
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Americans are upset with the country's direction, he says, because Congress won't approve free trade deals. Is the man even paying attention?
By Andrew Leonard
May 28, 2008
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The real threat to the global trading system isn't posed by anti-globalization activists, says Dani Rodrik
By Andrew Leonard
May 21, 2008
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Sure, freer trade will probably boost production, eventually. But that's little comfort to the urban poor, right now.
By Andrew Leonard
April 28, 2008
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While Americans bicker over the Colombia FTA, China and New Zealand cut a deal. Could rising food prices be the reason?
By Andrew Leonard
April 15, 2008
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Now is not the time, or the place, for the president to pick a fight with Congress over the Colombian Free Trade Agreement.
By Andrew Leonard
April 10, 2008
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First there was Obama's "NAFTA-gate." Now comes Clinton's chief campaign strategist, lobbying for a free trade agreement. Which is worse?
By Andrew Leonard
April 4, 2008
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One month after NAFTA-gate, it's time to look back and see what exactly Barack Obama said about trade, in "The Audacity of Hope"
By Andrew Leonard
March 31, 2008
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In Jacksonville, Fla., Bush praises the benefits of trade, but in Washington, helping workers who get burned by the global economy isn't his priority. Too bad for him.
By Andrew Leonard
March 19, 2008
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Who is to blame for unfair global trade? How about the Industrial Revolution?
By Andrew Leonard
March 5, 2008
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Is his Patriot Employer Act "idiotic" pandering? Or is it how you win an election in Ohio?
By Andrew Leonard
February 26, 2008
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In Ohio, no points are awarded for a nuanced position on free trade.
By Andrew Leonard
February 25, 2008
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Free trade doesn't play well with Ohioans. But NAFTA may be popular in southern Texas. What's a politician campaigning in both states to do?
By Andrew Leonard
February 20, 2008
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Lenovo wants its brand to stand alone. But one Boeing jet is still worth a million pairs of Chinese sneakers. So who is beating whom?
By Andrew Leonard
November 2, 2007
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The Secretary of State gives "free trade" a hard sell, but concedes that Americans are becoming more "fearful." So whatcha gonna do about it?
By Andrew Leonard
October 10, 2007
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But is a referendum the best way to govern? Ask California, and follow the money
By Andrew Leonard
October 9, 2007
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Republicans join Democrats in a retreat from globalization. Should the rest of the world care?
By Andrew Leonard
October 4, 2007
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Global inventories of the grain are plunging and prices are surging. Is the biofuel boogeyman to blame?
By Andrew Leonard
September 4, 2007
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Detroit's Big Three report continuing sales declines for June. Meanwhile, Prius hybrids are selling like hotcakes.
By Andrew Leonard
July 3, 2007
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Talk about quick work. Economist Dani Rodrik joins the blogosphere and presto: Republicans and Democrats agree to a trade deal
By Andrew Leonard
May 11, 2007
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Canada plans to reduce pesticide safety standards to match the U.S. Meanwhile, Europe looks on in disgust.
By Andrew Leonard
May 9, 2007
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A new trade agreement could mean higher prices for drugs and a proliferation of American TV shows.
By Andrew Leonard
April 2, 2007
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Harvard's Dani Rodrik says the global economy is as open as it needs to be. House Democrats chime in with a proposal to close things up a bit.
By Andrew Leonard
March 27, 2007
Bush sets free-trade trap for Obama
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