protectionism

Countries that have their own refineries and reserves, and that can afford to pay, are facing high oil and gas prices but not shortages. Other countries can't get what they need and are rationing fuel.

Canada recently cut a new deal with China. The EU and South America signed a new free trade agreement. Long-time U.S. trade partners are looking to do business elsewhere.

Adam Posen agrees with the goals of boosting green energy and keeping China at bay. But he says protectionism won’t achieve them.

Individual governments have defended decisions to keep medical equipment at home, arguing they must take care of their medical workers and patients first.

Beijing has special rules for the industries of tomorrow while Washington is protecting aging sectors.

An excerpt from economist Dambisa Moyo's book, "Edge of Chaos."

Dozens of African nations signed on to a new trade deal. Some key nations still have not.

Fearing for its steel producers, the EU warns of retaliatory tariffs on U.S. exports.

Definitions for a few common terms you may hear in the debate over the recently announced steel and aluminium trade tariffs.

Alexander Hamilton was one of the country's original protectionists.