Stefan Selig of BridgePark Advisors and Zachary Karabell of River Twice discuss how President Trump is handling trade issues with allies of the United States.
Read moreFinally, a Force that can Stop Nationalism in the White House: Wealthy Elites
The recent dustup over whether the Trump administration should withdraw the United States from the NAFTA accord cast the ongoing power struggle inside the White House in sharp relief. The conflict, often characterized as a duel between Steve Bannon and his ilk (nationalists) and Jared Kushner and his crew (“globalists,” according to Bannon), isn’t necessarily the choice we would want: who would pit wealthy elites against “burn baby burn”
Read moreWhat Trade-Deal Critics Are Missing
The 12-nation Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal signed Monday is poised to become an election-year piñata as the Obama administration works to get it through Congress. Hillary Clinton, who supported the TPP when she was secretary of state, came out against it on Wednesday: “I don’t believe it’s going to meet the high bar I have set.” Sen. Bernie Sanders, her rival for the Democratic presidential nomination, issued a caustic statement: “It is time for the rest of us to stop letting multinational corporations rig the system to pad their profits at our expense.”
Read moreThe Democrats’ Meaningless Trade Revolt
When is everyone going to realize this train left the station a long time ago?
Read moreLead, America, or Get Out of the World’s Way
The United States is doing a poor job of leading the global economy. But apparently we won’t let anyone else lead it either. In a world increasingly defined by the global flow of goods and services, Washington finds not just curiously adrift but actively at odds with itself and a coherent approach.
Read moreThe Number: Zachary Karabell
Daniel Gross is joined by Newsweek & The Daily Beast contributor Zachary Karabell to predict what the year 2013 will hold. Karabell says this year will be the year of Mexico and the return of NAFTA.
Read moreThe Number: 2013
Will this be the year of Mexico? Global business editor Daniel Gross is joined by Zachary Karabell to predict what 2013 will hold. (Hint: Get used to the acronym NAFTA.)
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