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The One Thing That Will Help Restore U.S.-China Trade Balance

By Dave Johnson
November 19, 2009

Have you heard of the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission? Their job is to assess the national security implications of the trade and economic relationship between the United States and the People's Republic of China. Actually, that’s a big deal, especially now. more »

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The Problem With A Jobs Bill – And Everything Else

By Dave Johnson
November 18, 2009

The country needs a jobs program and needs it right now. Cash for Caulkers would be a good start. A new Civilian Conservation Corps would be another. But let's not allow a jobs program to cover over the need for real changes in the structure and core principles of our economy. more »

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The Washington Times Was Against Protectionism Before It Was For It

By Dave Johnson
November 16, 2009

President Obama is visiting Asia, and is blasted over and over about America's supposedly "protectionist" policies. more »

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Protestors to Goldman Sachs: "You Are Not God" - Bernanke Explains Why

By Mike Elk
November 16, 2009

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Back To Our Old Ways On Trade?

By Dave Johnson
November 13, 2009

This just in from Reuters: U.S. trade deficit widened in September. more »

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$140 Billion for Bonuses, Zero for America’s Future

By Dave Johnson
November 11, 2009

Here is another story about Wall Street’s war on the real economy. more »

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Trade and Creating Jobs

By Dave Johnson
November 9, 2009

In the Wall Street Journal today, White House Hopes Trade Can Bolster Labor Market.

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White House Hopes Trade Can Bolster Labor Market

From blogs.wsj.com
November 9th, 2009

blogs.wsj.com — With the unemployment rate in double-digit territory, the Obama administration is turning to trade policy as a potential balm for the ailing labor market.

By increasing exports to rapidly growing countries like China and India, the U.S. could put a dent in joblessness and foster long-term economic growth without stressing the federal budget. But overhauling export policy is part of a White House approach that is in the early stages of execution.

Obama officials want to change outdated U.S. export controls, make it easier for foreign executives to travel to the U.S. and strengthen protections of intellectual property. One difficulty they face is making it easier for companies shipping products overseas to obtain necessary financing and credit from banks. And firms still face intellectual property rights and foreign-exchange issues.

Some, including the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, complain that as long as a trio of stalled free trade agreements remain unratified, the administration is shunning the most direct way to quickly lift exports. Its stance on trade agreements with Colombia, South Korea and Panama is still unclear.

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Getting Serious With China -- New Pipe Tariff

By Dave Johnson
November 6, 2009

The Obama administration is taking steps to begin rebalancing trade with China -- and creating JOBS. In this case it looks like China has been "dumping" steel pipes --selling at prices that are below market -- to capture business away from American companies, causing them to close factories and lay off workers. more »

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Wall Street's War Against the Real Economy & We, the People

By Dave Johnson
November 4, 2009

At a meeting with bloggers before last week's Building The New Economy conference, AFL-CIO President Rich Trumka talked about how we have developed two economies, one real and one financial. more »

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