Immigration Fears on Both Sides of the Atlantic
The malaise in the UK is severe enough to have created a sort-of political Halley's Comet: near-universal acceptance that the opposition will win the election that must be held by the end of the year.
Biden's Trade Policies Are a Disaster for American Farmers
Last month, the U.S. Department of Agriculture marked another disappointing development in the Biden administration's lackluster trade agenda.
Vast pile of discarded clothes in desert is so big it's visible from space
The enormous pile of clothing, which contains discarded items from all over the world, is in the Atacama Desert, one of the driest places on Earth.
Loopholes Continue to Undermine American Manufacturers
The Chinese government would never let American companies enjoy similar advantages to sell to their consumers.
Latin America Needs Its Own EU
Latin America can take inspiration from its former colonizers in Europe—by uniting as a common trade bloc. The whole world stands to benefit from such an arrangement.
EU-Latin America Free Trade Agreements Fuel Food Crises Globally
Empowering women, peasants and Indigenous peoples to be social and political actors is paramount, and an essential part of achieving healthy food systems and food sovereignty in Latin America.
Creating the Economy of the Future: A Special Newsweek Series
This special Newsweek series explores the economy of the future, with breakouts on what is next for capitalism, robotics, free trade and climate change.
Here's What the Future of Free Trade Looks Like
What does re-shoring and women's empowerment mean for free trade? We explore the future of the economy with Dorie Clark and Wendy Cutler.
It's Time to End the Trade War With China
It's important that President Joe Biden and the leaders in his administration continue to look for ways that can remove undue stresses on the economy and put it in the best position to recover as quickly and as robustly as possible.
Free Trade, Not Aid, is How to Eliminate Poverty
We know what works when it comes to making poor countries richer and raising millions out of poverty—often within less than a generation: special economic zones that drastically improve governance quality.
New U.S.-U.K Trade Agreement Must Prioritize American Intellectual Property
A U.S.-U.K. trade deal is the perfect opportunity to create a new, gold standard for international trade.
Globalization or Economic Nationalism? There's Another Way
Elizabeth Warren's new "Plan for Economic Patriotism" is a stunningly ambitious revival of American industrial policy.
MSNBC Host Says Trump Has 'Completely Trashed' Traditional Republican Views
"I'm so amused by people who come up to me and say: 'You used to be a Republican and I used to support your views,'" Joe Scarborough said. "I say: 'Well, my views haven't changed."
The Myth of America's Wage Stagnation
What if it turns out that those who aren't in the top 1 percent or the top 10 percent have benefitted remarkably from globalization and liberalization of regulation?
Brexit Countdown: 6 Months to Go and No Deal in Sight
A no-deal Brexit could see the U.K. thrust into chaos if Theresa May and the European Union cannot reach an agreement.
China, You're An Embarrassment On Trade
For the first time, the U.S. is demanding an end to the stalemate and China is not comfortable that somebody is finally willing to call it to account.
Trudeau: Canada Did Not Request Meeting With Trump
"Frankly, we're thinking about just taxing cars coming in from Canada. That's the motherlode. That's the big one," Trump threatened.
Will Trump and Trudeau Make a NAFTA Deal?
The Canadian prime minister has suggested that ongoing negotiations with the U.S. over trade will continue.
Mexico Ready for U.S. Free Trade Deal Without Canada
"The agreement in principle that we closed with the U.S. is positive for Mexico because it preserves free trade and modernizes our trade agreement in key areas for today's economy," said the chief Mexican NAFTA negotiator.
Trump, Trudeau and Pena Nieto Cannot Let NAFTA Fail
Ending NAFTA could reduce U.S. GDP by up to $120 billion and result in 1.2 million job losses.
U.S. and Europe to Stop Being Selfish About Shellfish
More than 90 percent of the seafood Americans consume is imported, according to the executive director of the East Coast Shellfish Growers Association.
After Years of Easy Money, We Needed This Correction
We have seen the biggest expansions of credit and the lowest interbank lending rates ever.
It's Time to Sell Off Federal Grazing Lands to Ranchers
Currently, ranchers have incentives to overstock the lands and disincentives to make improvements.
Our Robotic Future: The Next 11 Important Steps
From driverless car lanes to caring for the elderly.
US is Digitalizing at Warp Speed. What Could Go Wrong?
Humans need to think much more seriously about what we can do that computers can't.
'Moderate' Republicans Let Wall Street Have Its Way
Neil Buchanan asks, Where were the moderates? Siding with the other Republicans to give Wall Street a big win.
Will In Vitro Meat Help Put An End to Animal Suffering?
In vitro meat requires 99 percent less land, 96 percent less water, and 45 percent less energy.
Why Is the Fed Unhappy About WholeFoods Cutting Prices?
Only Fed economists untouched by reality could think rising prices for consumer goods is a desirable outcome.
What Trump Doesn't Get About Free Trade
Trump has consistently misunderstood the intellectual case for free trade.
Why Is Apple Bringing Jobs Back to America?
Foxconn's US investment provides some insulation for Apple from the worst effects of a U.S.-China trade war.