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The shipping industry sinks as global trade slows

by Ashley Milne-Tyte
Aug 31, 2016
Shipbuilders also produce way too much new capacity after the recession.
A fully loaded cargo ship heads out to sea from New York Harbor on August 22, 2016 in New York City.
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TPP proponents face a tough crowd this election season

by Sabri Ben-Achour
Aug 24, 2016
With both presidential nominees opposed to the TPP, focus shifts to the lame duck.
With Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump both opposing the TPP in its present form, the pact has become a political football in this election season.
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Is the euro to blame for Europe's problems?

by David Brancaccio
Aug 18, 2016
Nobel-winning economist Joseph Stiglitz on the trouble in Europe, globalization, and what the US can do to address trade frustrations.
Nobel laureate Joseph Stiglitz says changes need to be made to the euro.
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Hillary Clinton says she opposes the TPP

by Kai Ryssdal
Aug 11, 2016
But that hasn't always been the case.
Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton opposes the Trans-Pacific Partnership — now.
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China: Is Trump fighting an outdated enemy?

by Sabri Ben-Achour
Aug 10, 2016
Trump has a point about the nation's impact on U.S. jobs. But that was then.
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What would replace the WTO if Trump got rid of it?

by Nancy Marshall-Genzer
Jul 25, 2016
The US has a good record using the World Trade Organization to block unfair trade practices.
Last week, Trump suggested conditions for remaining in NATO. This week, he's threatened to leave the WTO if elected.
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Brexit

Weekly Wrap: Eight days after Brexit

by Kai Ryssdal
Jul 1, 2016
Nela Richardson and Sudeep Reddy join us to recap the week that was.
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Trump draws criticism from usual GOP backer

by Tracey Samuelson
Jul 1, 2016
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce traditionally supports the Republican candidate for president.
 Donald Trump speaks to guests during a policy speech during a campaign stop at Alumisource on Tuesday in Monessen, Pennsylvania.
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Brexit

A look at one of the world's largest importers — the UK

by Andy Uhler
Jun 29, 2016
The U.K. imports a lot from other places, including the U.S., and that means questions abounds for future business deals in this post-Brexit world.
Freight containers on the deck of a French harbor. 
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Clinton and Trump push back against trade deals

by Kai Ryssdal
Jun 28, 2016
Presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump spoke on trade and the economy.
Presumptive Republican candidate for President Donald Trump speaks to guests during a policy speech during a campaign stop at Alumisource on June 28, 2016 in Monessen, Pennsylvania. Trump continued to attack Hillary Clinton while delivering an economic policy speech targeting globalization and free trade.
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