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On AlterNet: trade

Stories, blog posts, and videos tagged as "trade"

Bush Playing Chicken With Detroit in Last-Gasp Effort to Demoralize the Dems

Bush Playing Chicken With Detroit in Last-Gasp Effort to Demoralize the Dems

David Sirota, AlterNet. November 14, 2008.
Bush has his thumb on the Democratic Party's most divisive issue.

The Nasty Truth: Free Trade Agreements May Scuttle Green Jobs Plans

The Nasty Truth: Free Trade Agreements May Scuttle Green Jobs Plans

Joshua Holland, AlterNet. October 30, 2008.
Many of the promises the candidates make on the stump would have trouble passing muster with the WTO -- that's the whole point of "free trade" deals.

Obama vs. McCain: The Battle over Immigration Has Woken up an Electoral Sleeping Giant -- Voter Guide

Obama vs. McCain: The Battle over Immigration Has Woken up an Electoral Sleeping Giant -- Voter Guide

AlterNetOctober 17, 2008.
See how Obama and McCain compare on everything from border fences to Homeland Security's brutal immigrant detention network.

Obama vs. McCain: Progressive Voter Guide to the Economy

Obama vs. McCain: Progressive Voter Guide to the Economy

AlterNetOctober 9, 2008.
From the housing crisis to the minimum wage, a look at where the candidates stand on nine important economic issues.

Why Shouldn't Trade Lift Workers Out of Poverty?

Why Shouldn't Trade Lift Workers Out of Poverty?

Arthur MacEwan, Dollars and Sense. October 1, 2008.
In many low-income countries, economic expansion comes along with severe inequality.

Let's Renegotiate NAFTA and the WTO Agreement

Let's Renegotiate NAFTA and the WTO Agreement

Mark Weisbrot, AlterNet. September 30, 2008.
Trade is not an end in itself -- the goal is to improve people's living standards.

Why Obama Shouldn't Cave on Trade

Why Obama Shouldn't Cave on Trade

Roger Bybee, Foreign Policy in Focus. September 30, 2008.
Obama is coming under fire from the Beltway Establishment for questioning trade orthodoxy.

Iran Now Iraq's Main Trading Partner

Iran Now Iraq's Main Trading Partner

Hazem al-Jumaili, Azzaman. September 8, 2008.
Bilateral trade between Iraq and Iran has boomed since the U.S.-led invasion in 2003.

There Is an Alternative to Corporate Rule

There Is an Alternative to Corporate Rule

Mark Engler, Nation Books. September 1, 2008.
All over the world, alternative approaches to capitalist greed are bubbling up from the grassroots.

Dems' New Take on Trade is Good News for American Families

Staff, Citizens Trade Campaign AlterNet: PEEK. August 26, 2008.
Citizens Trade Campaign takes a look at the Democrats' position on trade and like what they see.

I.O.U.S.A.: A Surprisingly Entertaining Look at America's Debt Crisis

I.O.U.S.A.: A Surprisingly Entertaining Look at America's Debt Crisis

Jessica Mosby, The Wip. August 11, 2008.
If you're willing to shell out the cash to see I.O.U.S.A., you'll be surprised at how enjoyable a film about America's economy can be.

German Firms Eye Iraq Market

German Firms Eye Iraq Market

Middle East OnlineJuly 24, 2008.
Iraq was historically a strong partner for Germany.

Now Those Foreigners Are Trying to Take Our Beer!

Now Those Foreigners Are Trying to Take Our Beer!

Thers, Whiskey Fire AlterNet: PEEK. July 13, 2008.
This aggression will not stand.

Markets in Crisis: Inside the Commodities Bubble

Markets in Crisis: Inside the Commodities Bubble

Sameer Dossani, Foreign Policy in Focus. July 8, 2008.
The story of rising food costs and the simultaneous collapse in many financial markets is unlikely to be a coincidence.

Cutting Through the News Noise

Cutting Through the News Noise

David Sirota, Creators Syndicate. June 27, 2008.
Three books tackle issues rarely explored by the media: McCain's flip-flopping, America's political divide and the real story behind globalization.

Americans Want NAFTA Renegotiated

Americans Want NAFTA Renegotiated

Brandon Wu, Eyes on Trade AlterNet: Corporate Accountability and WorkPlace. June 24, 2008.
New polling shows a majority across party lines favors scrapping the current deal.

Can the U.S. Thrive as Other Powers Rise?

Can the U.S. Thrive as Other Powers Rise?

Terrence McNally, AlterNet. June 18, 2008.
Author Nina Hachigian shows that some of the biggest threats to our security don't come from rival nations. They come from us.

South Koreans Protest U.S. Trade Deal

South Koreans Protest U.S. Trade Deal

Evmonk, The Largest Minority AlterNet: PEEK. June 10, 2008.
South Koreans have a beef with the U.S.

Progressive Dems Break with Trade Consensus; Demand a Change of Course

Progressive Dems Break with Trade Consensus; Demand a Change of Course

AlterNet Staff, AlterNet. June 10, 2008.
Michaud and Brown are leading a new pack of fair-traders in Congress.

China Surpasses U.S. in Technological Prowess

China Surpasses U.S. in Technological Prowess

Joshua Holland, AlterNet AlterNet: PEEK. May 26, 2008.
Did we outsource our edge?

Immigration, Big Tobacco and the Corporate Takeover of ... Everything

Immigration, Big Tobacco and the Corporate Takeover of ... Everything

Todd Tucker, Eyes on Trade. May 15, 2008.
"We migrate because we don't think there are options."

Poll: Americans Don't Like Our Current Trade Policy

Poll: Americans Don't Like Our Current Trade Policy

Holly Shulman, Eyes on Trade. May 5, 2008.
As people's economic pain grows, their trust in U.S. trade policy shrinks.

Smart Supply-Side Immigration Control

Smart Supply-Side Immigration Control

Joshua Holland, AlterNet AlterNet: PEEK. May 1, 2008.
One can't only look at demand ...

The Battle for the Soul of the Democratic Party

The Battle for the Soul of the Democratic Party

Mark Engler, Foreign Policy in Focus. April 29, 2008.
Today, trade policy plays an important role not just in the global economy, but also here at home. It goes hand-in-hand with demands for good jobs.

The Ravaging Effects of Capitalism on My Hometowns

The Ravaging Effects of Capitalism on My Hometowns

Mark Klempner, AlterNet. March 31, 2008.
An expatriate reflects on the cost of "free trade" for his adopted country of Costa Rica -- and his former home in the States.