New U.S. Tariffs Spur Complaints by China and Mexico

The Associated Press Jan 22, 2018 The administration approves fees on imported solar-energy components and large washing machines in a bid to help U.S. manufacturers. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Ambiguity and Distrust Reign as the Trans-Pacific Partnership Is Published

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Nov 5, 2015 It’s difficult to tell what the text of the Trans-Pacific Partnership, which was put online Thursday, actually says. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

New World Trade Treaty Plowed Under

Staff / Truthdig Jul 30, 2008 The World Trade Organization talks in Geneva finally imploded Wednesday, as negotiations over farm subsidies and labor standards collapsed into an immovable standstill between wealthy and poorer countries. The talks, defended heavily by the "developed world," are seen by critics as an instrument to serve corporate interests. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )