Ana Swanson
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G.M. workers in Mexico pick an independent union, a trade deal test case.
The vote came after the United States, Mexico and Canada revised a trade agreement that sought to strengthen the hand of workers.
G.M. workers in Mexico pick an independent union, a trade deal test case.
The vote came after the United States, Mexico and Canada revised a trade agreement that sought to strengthen the hand of workers.
Food Prices Hit Two-Decade High, Threatening the World’s Poor
The prices have climbed to their highest level since 2011, according to a U.N. index. It could cause social unrest “on a widespread scale,” one...
Supply Chain Snags Continued to Drive Up Inflation in December
The surge in coronavirus cases is idling workers at ports and trucking companies, while strong consumer demand continues to drive up the cost of shipping...
Biden’s China Dilemma: How to Enforce Trump’s Trade Deal
The Biden administration must decide whether to enforce a Trump-era trade deal that has not fulfilled its promise.
U.S. and Others Pledge Export Controls Tied to Human Rights
The Biden administration’s partnership with Australia, Denmark, Norway, Canada, France, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom aims to stem the flow of key technologies to...
U.S. and Others Pledge Export Controls Tied to Human Rights
The Biden administration’s partnership with Australia, Denmark, Norway, Canada, France, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom aims to stem the flow of key technologies to...
Crunch at Ports May Mean Crisis for Family Farms
Backlogs and cancellations are hitting American growers as costs rise, profits slump and overseas customers shop elsewhere.
U.S. Trade Deficit Rose as Imports Bogged Down the Supply Chain
The trade deficit in September climbed to $80.9 billion, a record. Imports rose slightly, while exports fell.
European Steel Plan Shows Biden’s Bid to Merge Climate and Trade Policy
A potential agreement on steel trade provides the clearest look yet at how the Biden administration plans to implement a trade policy that is both...