Stories Tagged as
Globalization
U.S. consumer goods and vehicle exports hit a record in January
by
Justin Ho
Mar 9, 2023
Some of the increase reflects growing economies in other countries. And it's welcome news for U.S. factories, one economist says.
A 60-year-old program for workers hurt by globalization comes to a close
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Sarah Leeson
Aug 3, 2022
The Trade Adjustment Assistance program aids workers laid off due to trade competition. It stopped taking applications in July.
How Russian sanctions could speed up the corrosion of globalization
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Andie Corban
Mar 23, 2022
Adam Posen of the Peterson Institute says that could lead to less varied, costlier goods and a more divided and politically uncertain world.
How the shipping container revolutionized freight and trade
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Daisy Palacios
Nov 23, 2021
Before the shipping container, goods were manually loaded into barrels and wooden creates.
What's the link between physical and economic mobility?
by
Parag Khanna
Oct 14, 2021
In his latest book, globalization scholar Parag Khanna looks at how and why our lives may become a lot more mobile in the decades to come.
The LinkedIn co-founder on "Blitzscaling" a company while mitigating risk
by
David Brancaccio
and Jonaki Mehta
Oct 10, 2018
Reid Hoffman discusses the unconventional advice he gives entrepreneurs that want to get big fast in his new book.
Why the auto industry (mostly) opposes proposed tariffs
Jul 19, 2018
Even so-called "domestic" carmakers are global companies with international supply chains.
For public good, not for profit.
How liberalism should adapt to the needs of the 21st century
Apr 25, 2018
A conversation with Zanny Minton Beddoes, the editor-in-chief of the Economist.
A deal within reach on NAFTA?
Apr 6, 2018
U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer is taking the lead in the latest round of talks on the North American Free Trade Agreement, scheduled for today. President Donald Trump has threatened to pull out of NAFTA, unless it’s renegotiated. That’s easier said than done, though and there are still a number of stumbling blocks. Click the […]
What does protectionism mean for the future of the American economy?
Mar 9, 2018
It's a trade policy that protects domestic interests over international trade. But at what cost?