List of Trade Policy & Agreements articles
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Four people use shovels during a groundbreaking. Two cranes behind them display a U.S. flag agasinst a blue, cloud-filled sky. ‘Made in America’ Is on the Ballot in Wisconsin
Two visions of trade and economic policy have played out in a key county in the swing state.
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World leaders join hands. What Is South Africa’s Foreign Policy?
Pretoria says Israel is committing a genocide but is more equivocal about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Foreign Minister Ronald Lamola explains why.
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The oil tanker “Ane” is seen in the North Sea accompanied by two tugboats on Jan. 18, 2023. Can Denmark Use International Law to Fight Russia’s Shadow Fleet?
Revisionist powers like to use international law as a weapon. Now the West is thinking creatively, too—to uphold the order, not break it.
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Chinese President Xi Jinping walks to the podium to speak at the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Sept. 5. The Coming Clash Between China and the Global South
As the West protects its markets, China will need to dump its exports elsewhere—and emerging nations are alarmed.
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An illustration shows a circular fortress made of shipping containers surrounding a U.S. flag on a pole. How Washington Learned to Embrace Protectionism
Biden’s embrace of Trump-era tariffs is part of a broader change in U.S. thinking on trade—and toward China.
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A man in orange holds a red sign that reads: "WE WANT NIPPON STEEL'S INVESTMENTS." Why Blocking Nippon Steel’s Purchase of U.S. Steel Is a Mistake
Biden is following a bipartisan pattern of prioritizing electoral politics over sound policymaking.
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An illustration shows a U.S. flag on a long pole propping up a flag globe. Muster Global Majorities
A closing U.S. trade system is hastening the decline of its global leadership.
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An illustration shows a US flag on a stand inside of the wire frames of a cube box. Play by the Rules
No longer the sole hegemon, the United States faces global issues that require global cooperation.
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letters-president-america-election-nicolas-ortega-illustration-3-2 Letters to the Next President
No matter who wins the White House, these nine thinkers from around the world would like a word.
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An illustration shows a No. 1 foam finger with a bandage around its fingertip. Why America Should Drop Its Obsession With Being No. 1
A letter from Singapore to the next U.S. president.
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Rows of cars are lined up next to a large blue and green ship. Why Is the West’s EV Industry So Far Behind China’s?
Reads on the geopolitics of electric cars.
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A photo collage illustration showing a mouth and shipping container. There Are No Free Lunches in Trade Deals
How to cut through the PR and understand an agreement.
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A view of a nickel mining site in North Konawe, Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia. Can Indonesia’s Nickel Industry Break Free From China’s Grip?
Years of Chinese investment have transformed Jakarta into a nickel powerhouse. But that support has come at a price.
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A liquefied natural gas processing plant is seen in Cameron, Louisiana, amid floodwater. U.S. Energy Exports Face Storms Ahead
A big hurricane season could put U.S. natural gas for Europe and Asia in jeopardy.
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U.S. Republican presidential nominee and former President Donald Trump arrives at his campaign rally at the Bojangles Coliseum in Charlotte, North Carolina. U.S. Allies Brace for Trump’s Trade Threats
Countries in Europe and Asia are preparing for tariffs, but their options are limited.
