Trump's Trade War Would Be Very Bad for Many Americans
Here's what the U.S. stands to lose in a trade war.
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The Fundamental Disagreements Driving U.S. Confrontations With China
The U.S.-China trade conflict goes far beyond just policy, and hints at larger ambitions around global power structures.
Will Trump Bring the U.S. Back Into the Trans-Pacific Partnership?
Despite outspoken criticism of the agreement during his campaign, the president is signaling that he may reverse his position.
Could Trump's Tariffs Unravel the World Trade Organization?
Many countries have had issues with the WTO in recent years, but Trump's unpredictable actions have nationalist rhetoric on the rise across the globe.
Viewfinder: Farmers in France Protest Trade Deal Negotiations
A person in a cow costume walks near farmers in their tractors, which block Gustave-Flaubert Bridge in Rouen, France, during a demonstration on February 21st, 2018.
The U.S. Is on Track to Become a Net Exporter of Energy
The U.S. is projected to see growth in energy exports as a result of increased energy efficiency, new electricity generation, and a continued projected growth in the production of liquids and natural gas.
Our Best Economics Stories of 2017
The most important reads from our coverage of black markets, tech surveillance, and more.
From Fracking to Tainted Fish, How the Trans-Pacific Partnership Could Cripple the West
The Obama administration maintains that the proposed international trade agreement would be good for the American people and the economy, but there's a reason all negotiations have been shrouded in secrecy.
Density Boondoggles: Innovation Districts
Migration, not greater density, drives technological change.
Is Legalizing the Trade of Animal Products the Only Way to Slow It?
Gall bladders, Tibetan antelope wool, musk pods, ivory tusks, pounds and pounds of frog fat—these are just some of the items being smuggled into the U.S. that are, among other things, dangerous to our health.
How the Obama Administration Is Hurting American Workers
The White House needs to push new policies and trade agreements.
Geopolitics of Talent: United States vs. Brazil
"There are large economic gains to be realized from flows of people in both directions."
Why Focusing on Exports Doesn't Make Economic Sense
Promoting exports as a means to rebuild America’s middle class is a lovely vision, but the U.S. needs to do more than that to improve business.
Pacific Rim Trade: a Great Blue Highway Out There
The staggering, often surprising, scope of stuff being bought and sold across the Pacific.
Theorist Says Global Free Trade Necessary
Financial theorist and trade historian William J. Bernstein portrays globalization as inevitable and ultimately more benign than malign.
Opening Northern Sea Lanes May Melt Arctic Ice Faster
Sailing from the Atlantic to the Orient across the roof of the world has been the dream of Arctic explorers and world traders for centuries. It saves fuel, too, so what's not to like? Well ...
Sign of the 'Times' … and 'Miller-McCune'
An adaptation of an iconic Southern California freeway sign graces the cover of the premiere issue of Miller-McCune magazine. We used the image for our cover story regarding a European trade model that could help solve the U.S. immigration problem.