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Protectionism
Countries race to limit, ban exports of masks, ventilators, other gear
by
Scott Tong
Mar 30, 2020
Individual governments have defended decisions to keep medical equipment at home, arguing they must take care of their medical workers and patients first.
U.S. tariffs boost trade tensions and protectionist theory
by
Scott Tong
Jun 14, 2018
Beijing has special rules for the industries of tomorrow while Washington is protecting aging sectors.
Is a country's economic growth inherently tied to democracy?
by
Dambisa Moyo
Apr 23, 2018
An excerpt from economist Dambisa Moyo's book, "Edge of Chaos."
Free trade gets a boost in Africa
by
Andy Uhler
Apr 13, 2018
Dozens of African nations signed on to a new trade deal. Some key nations still have not.
Europe mulls retaliation for possible U.S. tariffs
Mar 16, 2018
Fearing for its steel producers, the EU warns of retaliatory tariffs on U.S. exports.
A helpful guide to trade terminology
by
Annie Rees
Mar 2, 2018
Definitions for a few common terms you may hear in the debate over the recently announced steel and aluminium trade tariffs.
From Hamilton to Trump, the U.S. has a long history of America-first policies
Aug 11, 2017
Alexander Hamilton was one of the country's original protectionists.
For public good, not for profit.
If protectionism were a song it'd sound like this
by
Sarah Gardner
and Hayley Hershman
Aug 11, 2017
A searing campaign song from 1896 sounds surprisingly modern.
America's tense meeting with other top economies
Mar 20, 2017
The U.S. resists anti-protectionism agreement.