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The article reports that former U.S. president Donald Trump and vice president Kamala Harris have both embraced tariffs as part of their presidential campaigns. Topics discussed include the pressure to protect American manufacturers against Chinese and other foreign competitors, a comparison of the trade proposals of Harris and Trump, and economists' warning about the impact of tariffs including higher consumer prices and retaliation from foreign countries.

The article reports that three West African countries—Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger—have left the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to form their own confederation, a move that threatens regional stability amid ongoing conflicts and sanctions.

The article focuses on the recent performance of U.S. stocks, which reached record highs despite mixed economic reports. Topics include the rise in the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average, positive earnings results from companies like TripAdvisor and Cisco Systems, and the impact of economic data on Treasury yields.

The article focuses on the Biden administration's decision to lift some restrictions on Wells Fargo, signaling confidence in the bank's efforts to address its toxic culture and sparking a positive stock market response. Topics include the termination of a consent order by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, the potential for Wells Fargo to rebuild its reputation, and the impact on investors' speculation.

The article discusses an unlikely collaboration between a liberal activist, Lori Wallach, and Trump's trade representative, Bob Lighthizer, who joined forces to reshape U.S. trade policy. Topics include their shared skepticism of free trade, successful efforts to renegotiate North American Free Trade Agreement, and the enduring friendship despite political differences, highlighting the significant impact on U.S. trade policy.

The article focuses on the shift in the Biden administration's stance on digital trade rules, as it abandons its previous advocacy for tech-friendly policies that prioritized the interests of big corporations, signaling a departure from the laissez-faire approach.

The article focuses on former U.S. Vice President Mike Pence's expected campaign for the presidency, positioning himself as a classical conservative and aiming to appeal to evangelicals. Topics discussed include Pence's policy positions on abortion, free trade, and the Republican Party's transformation under Donald Trump, as well as his challenges in gaining support and competing with Trump and other potential candidates.

The article discusses U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai's pledge to focus on trade agreements that protect Americans as workers and wage earners. Topics mentioned include the disruptive effect of policies that focus on free trade, and the trade goals of former President Donald Trump that Tai would want to accomplish including the one on bringing supply chains back to the U.S.

The article discusses the closing of a Carrier company factory in Indianapolis, Indiana and the loss of manufacturing jobs in the U.S. due to globalization and free trade. Emphasis is given to topics such as the relocation of the plant to Mexico, the profitability of parent company United Technologies, and the political aspects of the anxieties of American workers as connected to the appeal of presidential candidate Donald Trump.

The article reports on Sweden's failure to achieve economic gains by keeping its economy open in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic. Topics covered include evidence that Sweden's approach has cost more lives compared to countries that imposed strict lockdowns like Denmark and Norway, and that the country still experienced economic damage in nearly the same magnitude of its neighbors.

The article reports that U.S. President Donald Trump is weighing whether or not to reopen the U.S. economy which has been shutdown due to the coronavirus pandemic. Topics covered include the opposing advise given by public health experts and economic advisers about the current public health situation and the economy, the basis for President Trump's plan to resume business after his stay-at-home guidelines expire on April 30, 2020 and the number of deaths from the virus worldwide.

The article reports on near completion of a revised North American free trade deal proposed by U.S. Democratic lawmakers. Topics discussed include significance of the revised trade deal, remarks from Richard E. Neal, Democrat of Massachusetts and chairman of the Ways and Means Committee, and terms under the revised pact.

Reports that China has become Japan's top trading partner for the first time in 2004. Growth of the economic ties between Japan and China; Total foreign trade to Japan; Expanding use of China as a production base for Japanese cars.

Compares the trade liberalization experiences of the United States and Canada. Data on both Canadian industries and individual companies to address the gaps between the two countries; Effects of tariff reductions on the economy; Tariff protection on Canadian businesses prior to the free trade agreement between the two countries in 1989.

Reports that Peru will probably compete a free trade agreement with the United States by July 2005, according to Alfred Ferrero, the minister of foreign trade and tourism. Country counting on the agreement to drive economic growth into a fourth year by increasing exports and creating new jobs; Negotiations scheduled to end by March 2005.

Reports that a free trade agreement between Bahrain and the United States is causing a problem in the Persian Gulf. Objection of Saudi Arabia to closer commercial ties between Bahrain and the U.S.; Provision of the free trade agreement that would eliminate tariffs on most consumer, industrial and farm products between the two countries; Saudi officials' complaint that the unilateral agreements violate the rules of the Gulf Cooperation Council.

Reports that trade representatives from the United States, Israel, and Egypt signed an agreement to increase economic cooperation between those two Middle Eastern countries. Egypt's duty-free access to American textile market if products include Israeli content; Establishment of free-trade areas in Cairo, Alexandria, and the Suez Canal Zone.

Reports that the free trade agreement signed by the United States, Israel, and Egypt represented a tangible step in improving relations between Egyptians and Israelis. Duty-free import of Egyptian goods by American buyers as long as items contain Israeli input; Inseparability of politics and economics lead pragmatists to join forces.

Reports that China Ministry of Commerce has filed a protest over the possible imposition of quotas in the United States on several categories of garment imports. Impact of quota threat on the confidence of garment companies in China; China's claims that the imposition of quotas violates the principles of free trade.

Reports on the significant implications of U.S. President George W. Bush's re-election victory on the outsourcing industry in India. Advantages of free trade to software and back-office services providers; Ease for American corporations to step out with their outsourcing plans.

Points out that the spurious antidumping case brought against imported Vietnamese and Chinese shrimp is an example of how easy it is for protectionist interests in the United States to undermine the nation's commitment to free trade. Observation that these antidumping cases are notoriously easy for U.S. businesses to win; Bush Administration's tendency to side with the industries, particularly those with political clout.

Reports that nations of South Asia has agreed Friday on the framework for a free trade zone. Step in improving relations between region's main rivals India and Pakistan; Elimination of tariff; Establishment of the regional development bank.

The article reports on the response of state leaders belonging to the economic organization Group of Seven (G7) to the trade dispute between the U.S. and China. Topics discussed include the plan of Trump to impose higher tariffs on Chinese products, the profitability associated with free trade highlighted by British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, and the need for the G7 to address issues linked to economic inequality according to French President Emmanuel Macron.

The article reports on the decision of Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to restrict South Korea's access to Japanese chemicals due to national security concerns, but which contradicts his view of free trade. Issues discussed are Japan's alleged retaliation over a political dispute concerning reparations for the World War II conduct of Japan, weaponization of trade or economic interests, and impact of export restriction on the production of high-technology products by South Korean companies.

The article reports on U.S. President Donald Trump's call on the Congress to approve his new trade pact which will replace the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). Topics discussed include Trump's statement that the new trade deal will benefit American workers and farmers, Democrats and Republicans' opposition to the new deal because of the claims that it will not protect the workers and environment and significantly restricts trade, and Trump's threat to withdraw from NAFTA.

The article reports on the Conservative Party confidence vote won by Great Britain Prime Minister Theresa May and the obstacle to her Brexit plan. Topics discussed are the political trouble facing Prime Minister May relating to her management of Great Britain's withdrawal from the European Union (EU), her need to secure reassurances from EU member countries to help her win a vote on the Brexit plans, and implication of the Brexit plan on the free movement of goods.

The article offers information on the performance of the Patriots Basketball Club in the National Football League playoffs.

The article reports that When China first opened to overseas investors, the country was desperate for foreign technology to revive its growth, as China faces rising global barriers, its leader, Xi Jinping, is urging greater domestic innovation.

The article looks at trends in securities trading in the U.S. in November 2019, including decreasing fees imposed by brokerage firms and the rise of low-cost investing.

The article deals with Canada's desperate attempt to preserve its role as a partner in a revised North American Free Trade Agreement by trying to reach a compromise with the U.S. The move came following a threat from the administration of President Donald Trump that it would exclude Canada from the trilateral pact. The Trump administration promised to sign a trade deal with Mexico in days that covers cars and labor.

The article discusses the exclusion of Canada in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) revision talks between the U.S. and Mexico as of August 18, 2018. Topics covered include U.S. President Donald Trump's complaints on Canada's high tariffs and strong barriers, and the U.S. and Mexico talks on agriculture and automobile industry differences that are nearing resolution. Also noted are Canadian leaders' reluctance to sign a deal that would be bad for their constituents.

The article discusses the use of tariffs as a negotiating tactic for free trade by U.S. President Donald Trump. Topics covered include the tariffs imposed by the U.S. on imports from China, virtues of free trade according to Trump and economists, commitment of Trump to lower trade barriers, according Larry Kudlow, Trump's chief economic adviser and impact of using tariffs as negotiating tactic on U.S. relations with its major trading partners.

The article reports on the outrage expressed by world leaders with U.S. President Donald Trump over trade ahead of the Group of Seven summit meeting in Quebec in June 2018. Issues and concerns discussed are U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum industries, U.S. approach to trade practices of China, U.S. withdrawal from the Iran deal, and disagreement regarding renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement.

The article focuses on the threat posed by a growing crisis of ethics and integrity to U.S. democracy as warned by former Secretary of State Rex W. Tillerson in a commencement address at the Virginia Military Institute. Tillerson's statement is considered as an implicit rebuke of President Donald Trump who is accused of constructing his own truths and has undermined ethical standards. He also highlighted the benefits of free trade and the country's network of alliances.

The article reports the move by Chinese president Xi Jinping to promote free trade and global order at the 2018 annual Boao Forum for Asia. Also cited are the views shown by global leaders like Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong of Singapore, and Pascal Lamy of the World Trade Organization on Xi, as well as the banning of Internet access during the forum.

The article discusses the Chinese President Xi Jinping's speech delivered at the Boao Forum for Asia in Hainan province on April 9, 2018, China on China's free trade policy, within the context of the U.S. President Donald Trump's policy of steel tariffs. The possibility of a trade war between the U.S. and China is discussed.

The article focuses on the "America First" approach started by the U.S. president Donald Trump. Topics discussed include president Trump's arrival at World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, agreement of 11 countries to join the Trans-Pacific Partnership, and threatening of the U.S. to withdraw from the North American Free Trade Agreement with Mexico and Canada.

The article reports on the former U.S. President George W. Bush who spoke to support democracy during a conference in New York. It states that Bush was the last Republican to hold the White House and is returning to the campaign trail to support Democrats who are running for gubernatorial positions in New Jersey and Virginia. It also states that Bush was against for President Donald Trump's move in dismantling the health care system, immigration ban and raising barriers to trade.

The article reports on the agenda and corridor conversations at the annual conference hosted by the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City in Kansas. It states that financial regulators who participated in the event have warned against deregulation and proponents of free trade express concern about protectionism. It also mentions insight from several bankers regarding the dangers of financial deregulation and protectionism.

The article focuses on the impact of European Union's free trade rules on the vignerons, wine brokers and wine distributors in France, as they are facing unfair competition from Spain. Topics discussed are increasing labor cost, taxes and strict regulations for grape growing industry in France, economic benefit of French retailers who get margin by selling Spanish wines, and protests by French radical group Comité Régional d'Action Viticole (CRAV).

The article reports on the near finalization of a free trade deal between European Union and Japan to further isolate the U.S.

The article reports about the lobbying by a Binghamton, New York,-resident John Solak to rename its Main Street as Trump Street, just after the election of President Donald Trump. It states that Trump has been promoting tariffs and criticizing globalism and international free trade since his election. It discusses the need to work on digital platforms to provide internet access under the initiative "Broadband for All."

The article discusses the upending of a European Union (EU)-Canada free trade deal after opposition from the dairy industry in Wallonia, Belgium as of October 2016, which underscored the apparent end of the phase of globalization that began after World War II. It observes that prospects for a Trans-Pacific Partnership, and a Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership are fading. Also noted is the British government's plan to leave the EU but maintain access to the European single market.

The article states that U.S. automaker Ford Motor announced plans to shift its manufacturing of its car model the Focus from a plant in Wayne, Michigan, to Mexico yet maintain the staff at the Wayne assembly plant, which will retool to manufacture trucks and sport utility vehicles (S.U.V.s). According to the article, U.S. presidential candidate Donald J. Trump and critics of the trade pact the North American Free Trade Agreement criticized Ford for making small cars in the U.S.

The article reports on the clash between the U.S.-China during the Asian Summit in Papua New Guinea related to free trade and break with diplomatic decorum.

The article discusses the refusal of companies and businessmen to do business with or support the campaign of U.S. presidential candidate Donald Trump. Emphasis is given to topics such as Trump's plans to lower corporate taxes and scale back government regulation, the lack of donations to his campaign from chief executive officers, and the potential negative impacts of renegotiating U.S. international trade agreements.