Donald Trump has cast the first protectionist stones by withdrawing the US from the Trans-Pacific Partnership and telling Mexico and Canada that he wants to replace NAFTA with bilateral trade agreements. Is the demise of the post-war global economic order now inevitable?
The Strange Death of Free Trade
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In Defense of Globalization
In Defense of Globalization
Jan 17, 2017 Jim O'Neill argues that trade is not zero-sum – and that we need more of it if we are to eradicate poverty.
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The Challenge of Economic Inclusion
The Challenge of Economic Inclusion
Jan 11, 2017 Christine Lagarde proposes steps to address the main challenges policymakers will confront in 2017.
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Trump’s Gathering Trade War
Trump’s Gathering Trade War
Dec 26, 2016 Stephen S. Roach foresees disaster in the incoming administration's evident intention to squeeze China.
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Investing in a Closed-Border World
Investing in a Closed-Border World
Dec 22, 2016 Christopher Smart foresees how new protectionist measures will compel companies to revamp their business models.
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Don’t Cry Over Dead Trade Agreements
Don’t Cry Over Dead Trade Agreements
Dec 8, 2016 Dani Rodrik explains why no one should mourn the passing of the TPP and the TTIP.
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Why Multilateralism Still Matters
Why Multilateralism Still Matters
Nov 29, 2016 Javier Solana argues that the world is past the point of closed borders and unilateral solutions.
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