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?
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EU Commission: Damned If They Do, Damned If They Don’t
The same people who criticize the EU for not being responsive to its people criticize it for — you guessed it!
Germany’s Gabriel Pours Cold Water on Trade Deal
If even the Social Democrats can’t get behind the pact, there is little hope of completing it.
France Leads Opposition to South America Trade Deal
The country is apprehensive about liberalizing trade with a major exporter of agricultural products.
Walloons Could Block Canada Trade Pact
Left-wing opponents of the treaty are the majority in Belgium’s French-speaking south.
Time “Not On Our Side” in Trade Talks: Obama
The American president calls for progress in trade negotiations before politics get in the way.
The Dangers of (Insert Your Country’s Name) First Policies
Refortifying borders and severing alliances would make the world more dangerous for everyone.
Why Schengen Is So Important to Europe
The passport-free zone is both an important symbol of Europe’s integration and a boon to its economy.
As World Economy Slows, So Does Germany’s
German bosses worry about a slowdown in emerging markets.
Republicans Must Not Hold Trade Pact Hostage
Republicans are not only denying America economic gains; they are putting its Pacific strategy at risk.
Pacific Nations Reach Agreement on Trade Pact
Twelve Pacific nations agree to expand trade in what is a signature accomplishment for Barack Obama.
Pacific Trade Pact Clears Senate, Philippines Want In
The Philippines says it wants to join the Trans Pacific Partnership on the day it clears the United States Senate.
European Socialists Back Transatlantic Trade Talks
Socialists in the European Parliament support negotiations for a trade agreement with the United States.
The Return of the Atlantic
The Atlantic area will remain economically powerful and serve as an organizing force in global geopolitics.
Obama’s Democrats Block Progress on Trade Deal
Barack Obama’s own Democrats refuse to give him negotiating authority for a twelve-nation trade pact.