Free trade
Tariffs are hurting Tennessee, but voters seem to be shrugging them off
The Tennessee Senate race is one of the most closely watched in the country. Farmers, whiskey distillers and small businesses are feeling the sting from President Donald Trump’s tariffs. But is it enough to turn deep red Tennessee blue?
Why economists think the Trans-Pacific Partnership will be good for Americans
The Trans-Pacific Partnership, a major free trade deal, has turned into a hot and divisive political battle. But no matter what the critics say, most economics believe the treaty will be good for most Americans, even poor ones.
Taiwan’s students head to the streets with sunflowers to protest closer ties with China
Throw a dart at the map these days, and there’s a pretty good chance it will land near a pro-democracy protest. Ukraine. Venezuela. Turkey. And now Taiwan, where well-organized students are trying to stop a rushed trade agreement with China.
Taiwan’s students head to the streets with sunflowers to protest closer ties with China
Throw a dart at the map these days, and there’s a pretty good chance it will land near a pro-democracy protest. Ukraine. Venezuela. Turkey. And now Taiwan, where well-organized students are trying to stop a rushed trade agreement with China.
Ukrainians find themselves stuck firmly between the EU and Russia
Ukraine is backing away from its plan to join the EU and that has spurred mass demonstrations. Russia is against Ukraine having free trade relations with Europe, and Ukraine’s president says his economically-struggling country needs to maintain its important trade ties with Russia.
