'Wake Up and Face the Flat Earth'

In an interview, columnist and author Thomas L. Friedman says globalization has outpaced its critics
April 18, 2005

Tangled Threads of Protectionism – Part III

Retraining and innovation would help to save jobs better than a tariff wall
Linda Lim
May 10, 2005

Tangled Threads of Protectionism – Part I

Production quotas have hurt more than helped US and European textile industries
Pietra Rivoli
May 3, 2005

‘Food Should Be Left Off the Free Trade Table’ - José Bové

French activist explains why his organization opposes WTO and genetically modified food
April 6, 2005

‘Food Should Be Left Off the Free Trade Table’

French activist José Bové explains why his organization opposes WTO and genetically modified food
April 6, 2005

Dealing with a Declining Dollar – Part II

If Washington fails to rein in the budget deficit, international bond buyers might force a painful adjustment
David Dapice
February 9, 2005
More News

China Wary as US Puts Lid on Textile Imports

But safeguards may prove only a temporary solution
Edward Alden
November 20, 2003

Bilateral Pacts Also Goal for US

The United States announces a flurry of new planned negotiations with individual Latin countries, parallel to pursuing an Americas free-trade area
Jane Bussey
November 19, 2003

Backing Down on Steel Tariffs, U.S. Strengthens Trade Group

The real winner is the WTO
David E. Sanger
December 5, 2003

China Eases Foreign Entry into Bank Sector

Latest step in the campaign to prove China is a fair trading partner
James Kynge
December 1, 2003

U.S. Defends Its Farm Subsidies Against Rising Foreign Criticism

International trade barriers, not farm subsidies, cause underdevelopment in poor countries.
Elizabeth Becker
June 27, 2002
More News