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Can Canada Resist Trump’s Offensive on NAFTA?

Canada’s uneven dependence on the United States could reduce its leverage in future trade talks.

Joseph ShupacJune 24, 2017November 27, 2021
Angela Merkel Barack Obama

Trump Is Not the First American Leader to Criticize German Exports

Barack Obama also felt the Germans relied too much on selling goods to other countries.

Nick OttensMay 26, 2017November 13, 2021
Li Keqiang Angela Merkel

China, Europe Seek Closer Ties in Era of Trump

China shares an interest with European countries in an open world economy.

Nick OttensFebruary 20, 2017November 9, 2021

As America Turns Inward, Europe and Mexico Double Down on Trade

The EU and Mexico accelerate trade talks at the same time as America turns its back on the world.

Nick OttensFebruary 7, 2017February 14, 2022

Trump Blunders by Withdrawing from Trans Pacific Partnership

The new president disheartens America’s allies in the Pacific and cedes the initiative to China.

Nick OttensJanuary 23, 2017November 27, 2021
Sydney Australia

In Era of Trump, Australia Looks to China for Leadership on Trade

America’s most reliable ally in the Pacific turns to China for leadership.

Nick OttensNovember 17, 2016October 30, 2021
Barack Obama Park Geun-hye

American Leadership in Pacific at Stake If Trump Cancels Trade Pact

The fate of the Trans Pacific Partnership will determine who writes the rules of commerce in the Pacific.

Nick OttensNovember 10, 2016November 20, 2021

What Did Walloons Get from Resisting Canada Trade Pact?

Belgium asks for a review of investor-state tribunals and an evaluation of the treaty’s environmental impact.

Nick OttensOctober 27, 2016July 31, 2020

The Politics of Wallonia’s Resistance to Canada Trade Deal

Socialist lawmakers in the south of Belgium oppose a treaty that is supported by the right-wing national government.

Nick OttensOctober 14, 2016November 30, 2021
Sigmar Gabriel Angela Merkel

Gabriel’s Bet Pays Off: Party Approves Canada Trade Deal

The Social Democrat convinces his party to support an EU trade agreement with Canada.

Nick OttensSeptember 21, 2016November 9, 2021
Sigmar Gabriel Angela Merkel

Gabriel Sacrifices TTIP to Save Trade Deal with Canada

The German hopes to save a treaty with Canada by pulling the plug on trade talks with America.

Nick OttensAugust 30, 2016November 13, 2021
Oakland California port

Trump Supporters Haven’t Been Hurt by Immigration or Trade

It’s not that the Republican’s supporters are worse off. It’s that their lives haven’t improved in a long time.

Nick OttensAugust 14, 2016November 27, 2021
Hillary Clinton Barack Obama

Democrats Better Know What They’re Doing on TPP

The Trans Pacific Partnership is too important to fail in a lame-duck session of the Senate.

Nick OttensAugust 1, 2016November 24, 2021
Manhattan New York

Democrats and Non-Trump Republicans Share Views

On immigration and trade, anti-Trump Republicans have more in common with the other party than their own.

Nick OttensJuly 20, 2016October 26, 2021

Britain to the Back of the Queue? Maybe Not

Perhaps America and Britain could use a doomed transatlantic trade pact as a template for their own treaty?

Nick OttensJuly 17, 2016December 31, 2019

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