Trade


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Doubling Exports

In the State of the Union speech President Obama set a goal of doubling American exports by 2015. To begin the effort to meet this goal the Commerce Department is launching a National Export Initiative (NEI) to work on getting this done. more »

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A Song About Trade

Buy, Buy American Pie by The Capital Steps more »

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Just This One Conservative Failure Cost 1.4 Million Jobs

Just one of the many conservative failures cost 1.4 million jobs, all by itself. And never mind how much borrowing it caused. more »

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Right Wing Catches On That Conservative Trade Policies Hurt Us

Be afraid. Over at The Drudge Report, under a photo of a Chinese soldier (but no siren), are three headlines:

Scary Chinese soldier

CHINA ENDS AMERICA'S REIGN AS LARGEST AUTO MARKET... more »

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Why Is Moving A Factory Called "Trade"?

I have a simple question: Why is moving a factory across a border called "trade"? more »

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Trade Panel: China Steel Imports Violate Trade Agreements

America is fighting back against China's violations of trade agreements! Recently President Obama imposed tariffs following Chinese violations involving steel pipes and tires. more »

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China's Currency: Pushing Water Uphill

Paul Krugman says Dean Baker is right, more »

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Come On Now! -- Claiming Workers Don't Want Trade Laws Enforced?

Those advocating capitualtion on trade and manufacturing are hard at work. From the National Journal's Congress Daily today, Trade Restraint? more »

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Obama Enforced Trade Agreement - Jobs Already Returning

In September, President Obama Enforces Trade Law In China Tire Case!

President Obama signaled a new direction in America's trade policies by deciding to enforce the ITC's recommendation to impose tariffs on Chinese tire imports.

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Seattle WTO Protests 10 Years Later -- What's Changed?

Ten years ago the World Trade Organization (WTO) met in Seattle at the WTO Ministerial Conference of 1999. more »

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