Fair Trade

Eric Lotke's picture

CAF STAFF

Safe Toys, Edible Food, Smart Globalization

Why is it that people who question globalization are treated like Neanderthals?

You’re a protectionist, critics charge. Globalization is here to stay; you can’t turn back the clock, you Neanderthal! Besides, look at all the great stuff we get for cheap! more »

Alex Carter's picture

CAF STAFF

Partisan Tangle Over Trade Pact With Colombia

nytimes.com — A drive by President Bush to win passage of a modest trade deal with Colombia erupted Wednesday into an angry partisan confrontation between the White House and House Democrats, with both sides using trade as a surrogate for an election-year battle over jobs, national security and the sinking economy.

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ALWAY$ FOLLOW THE MONEY

Is there any doubt, that the hierarchy of Bear Sterns will still receive huge bailout payments? Why is it that JP Morgan is will retain the rights to purchase the building even if their purchase FAILS within the 60 day time frame? Who else but our present administration could would and did concoct such a sweetheart deal to "rescue" their friends in time of need? more »

China Still Corporate Favorite

enews.mcot.net — According to China's Ministry of Commerce, multinational corporations have set up 1,160 research institutions in the country, as of late 2007. A survey conducted by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) says that 62 percent of global companies rated China as the most attractive location for prospective research & development.

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Path to Victory

inthesetimes.com — Voters are ready to support a candidate with a strong progressive agenda.

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Toby Chaudhuri's picture

CAF STAFF

Republican Rank-And-File Increasingly Opposed To Unfettered Trade

Flush With Iraq War Profits, Military Contractors See A World Of Opportunity

Greening With More Color

colorlines.com — A major debate about the direction of the U.S. economy is bypassing communities of color.

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Robert Dorst2's picture

NAFTA Made Him Rich

news.newamericamedia.org — A bad trade deal made one Mexican the world's wealthiest man, and impoverished millions.

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Robert Borosage's picture

CAF STAFF

Observers Watchful Of U.S. Trade Impact On Access To Medicines