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Disney World Florida

Republicans Turn Their Backs on Private Enterprise

Florida’s retaliation against Disney marks an escalation.

Nick OttensNick OttensMay 5, 2022June 20, 2022
Barcelona Spain

Spain Tries to Attract More Expats

Taxes are cut, but there’s not much the national government can do about overbearing bureaucracy.

Nick OttensNick OttensDecember 10, 2021January 8, 2022
Kamala Harris Joe Biden

Biden Did Not End Trump’s Trade War with Europe

The new president replaces aluminum and steel tariffs with a convoluted system of quotas.

Nick OttensNick OttensNovember 23, 2021April 20, 2022
Waverley train station Edinburgh Scotland

Great British Railways: Neither Public Nor Private Enough

The better options would be complete nationalization or full privatization.

David DowningDavid DowningMay 24, 2021November 23, 2021
The Hague Netherlands

Dutch Extend COVID Aid for Businesses

Government pays half the rent and 90 percent of salaries.

Nick OttensNick OttensAugust 29, 2020October 2, 2021
Donald Trump

Trump Bans TikTok. Where Is the Party of Free Enterprise?

The president can now ban private companies he doesn’t like?

Nick OttensNick OttensAugust 7, 2020April 20, 2022
Chicago Illinois

Thanks to Republicans, the Next Economic Crisis Will Be Worse

A poorly-timed stimulus, trade disputes and restrictions on immigration could make the next crisis worse.

Nick OttensNick OttensSeptember 15, 2018October 22, 2021

EU Shields Companies from Trump’s New Sanctions on Iran

Europe, together with China and Russia, is honoring the 2015 nuclear deal with Iran.

Nick OttensNick OttensAugust 7, 2018July 31, 2020
Christian Kern Emmanuel Macron

Macron Unveils Small-Business Reforms and Privatizations

Reforms are meant to make it easier for French companies to grow and export.

Nick OttensNick OttensJune 19, 2018November 12, 2021
Willemstad Curaçao

Dutch Caribbean Caught Up in ConocoPhillips-Venezuela Oil Dispute

The Dutch islands process between a quarter and a third of Venezuela’s oil.

Nick OttensNick OttensMay 10, 2018October 25, 2021
Donald Trump

Europe Can Stand Up to American Threats on Iran

If America forces European companies to pull out, China would benefit.

Nick OttensNick OttensMay 10, 2018December 2, 2021
London England train stations

Renationalizing British Utilities and Rail Would Be a Mistake

Yes, prices are up, but privatization was worth it.

Nick OttensNick OttensJanuary 15, 2018April 20, 2022

Coal and Steel? Donald Trump Is Living in the Past

The president obsesses about dying industries, but pays no attention to retail and tech.

Nick OttensNick OttensJuly 10, 2017November 15, 2021

May Urges Businesses to “Change” After EU Vote

Britain’s future prime minister argues the referendum was about more than Europe.

Nick OttensNick OttensJuly 11, 2016November 15, 2021
Dover England

Britain Starts to Feel Consequences of EU Exit

Workers from other European countries are moving out. Local councils fear losing EU funding.

Nick OttensNick OttensJuly 8, 2016October 3, 2021

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