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The stakes as Obama hosts an Asian summit

by Tracey Samuelson
Feb 15, 2016
The challenge for southern states is aligning political and economic goals.
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TPP gets ceremonial signing in New Zealand

by Kai Ryssdal and Tracey Samuelson
Feb 3, 2016
But the signatures are only one in many more steps toward finalizing the trade deal
U.S. Representative of Industry and Trade Michael Froman signs the Trans Pacific Partnership at Sky City on February 4, 2016 in Auckland, New Zealand.
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WHO warns Zika virus could infect 4 million

by Kimberly Adams
Jan 28, 2016
Trade is unlikely to be affected but the travel industry is already seeing impact.
Health workers fumigate in an attempt to eradicate the mosquito which transmits the Zika virus on January 28, 2016 in Recife, Pernambuco state, Brazil. Two two-man teams were fumigating in the city today. Health officials believe as many as 100,000 people have been exposed to the Zika virus in Recife, although most never develop symptoms.
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U.S. businesses eye Iran with enthusiasm and caution

by Andy Uhler
Jan 27, 2016
Some sanctions against Iran are lifted. Breaching those remaining can mean stiff penalties.
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani attends a meeting with French ministers and representatives of the Movement of the Enterprises of France in Paris on January 27, 2016.
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The reality behind Trump's call for higher tariffs

by Tracey Samuelson
Jan 15, 2016
Donald Trump is calling for tariffs against China — but how effective are they?
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Why markets are so worried about China

by Tracey Samuelson
Jan 4, 2016
Well, there's the opacity, economic slowdown and trade issues, to start
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The role of the strong dollar in international trade

by Annie Baxter
Dec 29, 2015
It makes American products more expensive abroad and may continue to for a while.
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The state of the WTO in three metaphors

by Tracey Samuelson
Dec 15, 2015
WTO revisits Doha Agenda...14 years later
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A glimpse at the nitty-gritty of the giant trade deal

by Tracey Samuelson
Nov 5, 2015
The text includes details on tariffs on a slew of incredibly specific goods.
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It's time for a new round of trade talks: T-TIP

by Tracey Samuelson
Oct 22, 2015
On the heels of the TPP, the US and Europe are negotiating their own trade rules.
Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy chats with U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry before a meeting in Madrid on Monday. One of their key discussions included the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership.
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