Italy Joins Trump in Resisting Canadian Trade
The country’s new government argues that a trade pact with Canada doesn’t do enough to protect agricultural products.
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EU Defies Trump on Iran Deal and Trade
Europe stays in the Iran deal and conditions trade talks on a permanent exemption from tariffs.
Democrats Poll Better for Senate, Trump Rethinks TPP
The Republican majority in the Senate is no longer safe. The president may be changing his mind on trade.
Macron Marches On, China Retaliates in Trade War
The French president isn’t giving in to rail workers. China threatens the United States with tariffs.
Trump Agrees to Meet Kim, Trans Pacific Partnership Continues Without Him
It would be the first time an American president met with the North Korean dictator.
Five Stars Eye Coalition, Dutch Form Anti-Macron Pact, Cohn Resigns
Dealmaking starts in Italy. The Dutch assert their interests. Donald Trump loses his top economist.
Trump Launches Trade War, Berlusconi Confirms Tajani Candidacy
Donald Trump announces tariffs. Silvio Berlusconi names his candidate for prime minister.
Nationalism May Be Down, But It’s Not Out
The nationalist insurgency is eating away at free trade and eroding democratic institutions and norms.
Europe and Japan Finalize Trade Deal
The treaty will create the world’s largest open economic zone.
Brexit’s Broken Promises
Leaving the EU is not unleashing growth. There is no extra money for health care.
World Not Waiting for America: Pacific Nations Continue Trade Deal
Asian and Latin American nations keep the Trans Pacific Partnership alive.
Trump’s Welcome Change of Heart on South Korea Trade Deal
Canceling the 2012 agreement would be bad for American commerce and security.
Canceling South Korean Trade Deal Would Be a Mistake
Withdrawing from the treaty would hurt American commerce and set back America’s strategy in East Asia.
Mixed Success for Trump at G20
The American wins concessions on Syria and trade. Russia and the EU still oppose him in other ways.
Europe, Japan Send “Strong Signal” with Trade Deal
The pact comes at a time when America is turning its back on the world.