The European Union of Economic Strife
The European Union (EU) is a large trading partner for the US and so the EU’s economic health matters to American consumers and workers. We exchange goods and services from comparably skilled labor...
View ArticleThe Unseemly Scuffle over Trade
The Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) evolved from discussions starting in 2005. The goal was to promote freer trade through treaties including in agriculture, intellectual property, services and...
View ArticleJudging the Trans-Pacific Trade Partnership
Although it may be poorly understood, international trade is important to Americans. In August 2015, we imported $233.4 billion in goods and services, pushing down prices and enriching consumers’...
View ArticleGrowth Stimulus Too Good To Pass By
US consumers would benefit greatly from some realistic ideas for stimulating growth. The usual suspects have been ultimately disreputable shovel-ready infrastructure projects and tax rate reductions....
View ArticleTriggering Brexit and Slashing EU Regulations
In June 2016, British voters opted to sever the political ties and rule of laws set by the European Union (EU). Voters chose that direction despite warnings the breakup could damage the British...
View ArticleA Short Review of the President-Elect’s 100-Day Plan
A compact outline of what to expect from the early days of President-Elect Trump is revealed in his Contract with the American Voter. A more compact version of the Contract is available in the last 2...
View ArticleJobs That Depend on Good Negotiations
Mention jobs and you have everyone’s attention. Mention balance of trade and there are groans and a rush to exit the room. Both are important and are tightly connected. Today, the US exports less...
View ArticleForeign Trade’s Essential Role in Our Economy and Employment
The annual US Gross National Product increased to 17.3 trillion US dollars in 2017. In 2016, US exports and imports were 12.7% and 15.6% of US GDP respectively. A trade deficit (excess of imports...
View ArticleCoalition Urges U.S. to Strengthen IP Laws in Trade Negotiations
This coalition letter calls for the strong enforcement of intellectual property (IP) laws in trade against all infringers — foreign or domestic. IP theft is costing the U.S. economy nearly $600...
View ArticleTrade Deals – Running Out of Time and Opportunities
When it’s working well, international trade allows a country to be paid for what it does best and to be supplied with imports at prices lower than its domestic producers may ask. Advantages such as...
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