International trade affects our healthcare, the economy and the environment -- in other words, everything
By David Sirota Nov 6, 2009
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The Commerce Secretary said Americans should pay for Chinese greenhouse gas emissions
By Andrew Leonard
July 17, 2009
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Americans think their economy is bad? Take a look at Mexico, or Japan.
By Andrew Leonard
May 21, 2009
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For the first time in six months, the price of crude is pushing $60. Sit back and watch the economic "green shoots" wither.
By Andrew Leonard
May 12, 2009
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Imploding trade: Dire tidings or good news? No matter what happens to the economy, a bewildering diversity of viewpoints is guaranteed.
By Andrew Leonard
April 9, 2009
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What happens to the Chinese Communist Party's mandate to rule, if their economy mirrors the crash in the U.S.?
By Andrew Leonard
December 9, 2008
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One of the last bright spots of the U.S. economy -- export growth -- is dimming. So maybe it's not such a great idea to let domestic automakers fend for themselves.
By Andrew Leonard
November 18, 2008
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As the U.S. economy craters, Wal-Mart throws a lifeline to China.
By Andrew Leonard
November 13, 2008
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On the ninth day of the ninth month, a little ancient philosophy for trade liberalization negotiators to ponder
By Andrew Leonard
September 9, 2008
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"Incomprehensible" GDP growth numbers make "recession" a hard word to say. But we'll say it anyway.
By Andrew Leonard
August 28, 2008
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The economy grew faster in the most recent quarter than during the past two. So why are analysts shouting the word "recession" even louder?
By Andrew Leonard
July 31, 2008
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No more doom and gloom -- Goldman Sachs' chief economist says we should all be happy that the world is getting richer
By Andrew Leonard
July 16, 2008
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Rising shipping costs might not kill off global trade. Wily humans will find a way
By Andrew Leonard
July 9, 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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Will a shopping spree in the rest of the world change American views on trade?
By Andrew Leonard
May 19, 2008
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China overtook the United States as the world's number two exporter in 2007. But who reigns supreme?
By Andrew Leonard
April 29, 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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The early 17th century was a tough time in China -- but not as alien to our own lives as you might imagine.
By Andrew Leonard
April 24, 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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Cutting farm subsidies in the West will raise food prices even further. But that's not a problem -- it's the goal!
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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