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Over the last several decades, governments have collectively pledged to slow global warming. But despite intensified diplomacy, the world is already facing the consequences of climate…
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February 8, 2022
NAFTA
Decades Late, NAFTA’s Promise on Workers’ Rights Comes Good
In 1993, then-U.S. President Bill Clinton unveiled a revolutionary deal that would require Mexico to strengthen workers’ rights as part of the pending North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). Pre…
March 20, 2023
Trade
Why the U.S. Trade Office No Longer Runs Trade
A historic mission to facilitate global commerce is out of step with the times.
March 24, 2020
Syria
If coronavirus spreads to this population, it could be catastrophic
"I have no idea where my friends are," the teenage girl told me as we stood under the bright sun of a brisk winter morning. It was last December, and I was visiting Washokani camp, a displaced person…
June 29, 2023
Trade
Biden’s Turn Against Trade Makes It Hard to Win Friends
An era of inclusive U.S. economic policy is over, sparking anxiety around the world.
July 26, 2023
Latin America
US Should Look South, Not Far East, on Trade Pacts
Many economies in the Americas already have bilateral free trade agreements with Washington, offering a stronger base for nearshoring, deeper integration and higher standards.
