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October 1, 2018
TradePresident Trump has reached a deal with Canada and Mexico to restructure the North American Free Trade Agreement, hoping a new trilateral accord will reinvigorate the U.S. manufacturing sector.
October 17, 2017
United StatesPresident Trump has made reducing the U.S. trade deficit a priority, blaming trade deals like NAFTA, but economists disagree over how policymakers should respond.
June 1, 2017
Paris Climate AgreementBy withdrawing from the Paris accord, the United States—the second-largest global emitter—could undercut collective efforts to reduce emissions, transition to renewable energy sources, and lock in fu…
December 16, 2013
ArcticNations are reexamining their interests and capabilities in the Arctic, as climate change in the region presents new economic opportunities and security challenges.
February 3, 2014
United StatesIncome inequality is generating high-level attention and debate in the United States, but the causes are complex and the policy remedies so far are modest, explains this Backgrounder.
November 2, 2012
Technology and InnovationSpending on research and development is important to a globally competitive economy, but a crucial U.S. advantage appears to be eroding.
February 11, 2011
United StatesOutsourcing remains a contentious political issue as lawmakers, analysts, and business leaders debate its effect on U.S. job creation and the role of corporate tax policy in shipping jobs overseas, e…
September 23, 2010
United StatesWith U.S. economic recovery still slow, trade policy looms as a factor in the congressional midterm races. This Backgrounder explores the consequences for trade based on the outcome of the Democratic…
July 22, 2010
United StatesThe global financial crisis prompted Congress to press for stronger U.S. financial regulations. But experts debate what level of government involvement will help the economy long term.
March 10, 2010
IranIran’s nuclear program is believed to have steadily progressed, despite sharply increased concerns over its intentions and sanctions over its lack of transparency.