Ana Swanson
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America’s Safety Net for Workers Hurt by Globalization Is Falling Apart
A 60-year-old program that provides retraining to workers whose jobs are eliminated because of foreign competition has expired, leaving many at risk.
The Biden administration will challenge Mexico’s state control of its energy industry.
The move stems from concerns that Mexico is violating the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, which seeks to level the playing field for industries across the continent.
China Tariffs Are Important Source of Leverage, Says Biden’s Top Trade Negotiator
The Biden administration has come under pressure to ease tariffs as a way to help deal with inflation.
Companies Brace for Impact of New Forced Labor Law
Billions of dollars could be at stake as a law banning imports of products from China goes into effect.
Companies Brace for Impact of New Forced Labor Law
Billions of dollars could be at stake as a law banning imports of products from China goes into effect.
Covid Vaccine and Fisheries Deals Close a ‘Roller Coaster’ W.T.O. Meeting
Members of the global trade group were forced to scale back plans for more ambitious agreements, but they were ultimately able to reach several deals...
Biden to Pause New Solar Tariffs as White House Aims to Boost Adoption
The Commerce Department had been considering whether to impose the tariffs as part of a trade case against Chinese companies.
Biden Administration Begins Trade Dialogue With Taiwan
Talks with the self-governing island that China claims as its territory aim to challenge Chinese trade practices and are sure to irritate Beijing.
Fed officials expected to make at least three big rate increases over the next few months, worried about entrenched inflation.
Minutes of the Federal Reserve’s May meeting underscored the deep concern within the central bank about rapidly rising prices that have far exceeded the Fed’s...
Russian Shipping Traffic Remains Strong as Sanctions Take Time to Bite
The traffic was robust in March and April, reflecting the time it takes for sanctions to come into effect and an enduring profit motive for...