Untangling the Future of NAFTA
Along with substantial political uncertainty about the future of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), there is also widespread confusion […]
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NAFTA in Play
During his run for President of the United States, Mr. Trump called the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), “the worst trade deal ever approved by this country.” […]
Will America Trigger a Global Trade War?
The new Trump administration is openly protectionist. The President called for “America First” and for “Buy American, Hire American” in his inaugural speech and his subsequent actions dispelled any remaining doubt that he meant what he said during the election campaign. […]
NAFTA 2.0?
Experts discussed the legal and political implications of renegotiating NAFTA, and and did a deep dive into several critical industries and what changes to the Agreement might mean for their sectors. […]
The border adjustment tax: a dangerous proposal
Reflecting the fact that the United States imports more than it exports, border adjustment tax is considered by its proponents as an essential part of the Trump tax reform package. […]
The End of Growth
The economic outlook continues to pose a challenge for private operators as well aa the public sector. World Trade shows very little progress. […]
How Will the Fed’s Rate Hike Affect Latin America?
The Federal Reserve’s rate hike is unlikely to be a cause of major disruption in Latin America this time around. […]
Japan and U.S. Perspectives on Southeast Asia Development
Seventy years after World War II, Southeast Asia stands at a crossroads amid multilateral trade negotiations, economic integration initiatives, political turmoil, and the establishment of new development institutions and regional governance frameworks. […]
What Should Be Done About the Great Trade Slowdown?
Policymakers must continue to guard against protectionism, and also deepen their country’s connections to the world through better transport, communications, and Internet links. […]
Global Economic Perspectives: A fragile global recovery
Led by the United States, and helped by lower oil prices and a lower US dollar, most of the industrial economies are now in recovery mode. […]