France plays bad cop as transatlantic trade tensions ramp up
The EU is furious that the U.S. is pouring subsidies into the homegrown electric car industry. Accusing Washington of protectionism, Europe is now threatening to draw up its own defenses….
US Seeks Public Comment on Review of Trump-Era China Tariffs
The Office of the US Trade Representative is seeking public comments on “the effectiveness of the actions in achieving the objectives of the investigation, other actions that could be taken,”…
Yellen warns of ‘geopolitical coercion’ by Russia, China
She said Washington was working to reduce U.S. companies’ “extreme dependence” on semiconductors from Taiwan and other technologies, including solar panels or critical components for electric vehicle batteries made in…
Self-reliance is neither “isolationism” nor “protectionism”
‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ or the policy of self-reliance is neither “isolationism” nor “protectionism” but is a recognition of the fact that India must raise its manufacturing share of GDP, Finance Minister…
The End Of A Laissez-Faire Economy?
Writing for the Financial Times, columnist Rana Foroohar says the U.S. government is not “yet in the business of picking winners and losers,” but it is well beyond a post-neoliberal era. Furthermore, globalization…
The new rules for business in a post-neoliberal world
Supporting economic “patriotism” is now the working principle on both sides of the political divide in Washington. Robert Lighthizer, the former US trade representative under Donald Trump, is famous for…
What options does S. Korea have as US protectionism intensifies?
Seoul’s concerns over rising U.S. tech protectionism extend beyond the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). “Despite large-scale investment commitments, top South Korean businesses and Yoon administration officials are now voicing questions…
‘No Possibility of Reconciliation’ as US Slams China Chips
The US Commerce Department on Friday unveiled sweeping regulations that limit the sale of semiconductors and chip-making equipment to Chinese customers, striking at the foundation of the country’s efforts to build its…
Conservatives Should Not Surrender on Sugar
For all of the conservative movements’ rightful paroxysms regarding open borders, it is perplexing why those who champion free markets wish to throw open the trade border to an avalanche…
Top Democrat Neal Seeks to Reboot US-EU Trade Talks
House Ways and Means Chairman Richard Neal said Democrats should prioritize free-trade negotiations with Europe if they’re able to maintain their hold on Congress after the November midterm elections. This…