A study tracks how the North American Free Trade Agreement and trade competition with Mexico led to earlier deaths for American factory workers.
Category: International Trade and World Market
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‘A Lot of Life Years Lost’: How NAFTA Shortened American Life Spans
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How the Iran War Threatens the Global Food, Energy and Other Supplies
The New York Times – Business:Beyond its effects on oil and gas, the unfolding war in the Middle East is roiling shipping and airfreight, threatening the availability of a vast range of goods.
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Surging Energy Costs Put German Industry ‘Really in Danger’
The New York Times – Business:Four years after the Russian invasion of Ukraine sent energy prices soaring, the war in Iran is posing another challenge to efforts to revive European factories.
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War in Iran Has India Scrambling to Keep Stoves Lit for Cooking
The New York Times – Business:India relies on huge quantities of cooking gas that is normally shipped from the Persian Gulf.
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Trump to Target Forced Labor in Global Tariff Scheme
The New York Times – Business:The Trump administration is expected to begin a trade investigation into whether dozens of countries have policies to combat forced labor.
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Fallout From Iran War and Oil Shock Deliver Another Blow to World Economy
The New York Times – Business:Countries already walloped by a breakdown of the international trading order, war in Ukraine and chaotic U.S. policymaking are facing potentially lasting economic damage.
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Why Does Oil Matter So Much to the Global Economy?
The New York Times – Business:The war in the Middle East has sent oil and gas prices soaring. Our energy reporter Rebecca F. Elliott breaks down how much the world continues to depend on reliable sources of oil.
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U.S. Trade Deficit Falls in January
The New York Times – Business:The data showed imports dipped and exports rose in the month before the Supreme Court struck down most of the president’s tariffs.
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Trump Administration Suggests Tariff Refunds May Take Significant Time
The New York Times – Business:The government must update a federal court on Thursday about its timeline for returning roughly $166 billion in illegal duties.
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Trump Administration to Announce New Trade Investigations
The New York Times – Business:The investigations into unfair trade practices will likely lead to tariffs on foreign countries, as the administration works to replace the import taxes struck down by the Supreme Court.
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A Trump-Xi Summit Nears, but China Doesn’t Know What Trump Wants
The New York Times – Business:Trump’s agenda for the high-stakes meeting remains unclear to Beijing, Chinese analysts say, while American executives say they haven’t been invited along.
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Trump Directs Iran War Keeping Markets Top of Mind
The New York Times – Business:President Trump again demonstrated his desire to keep the stock markets aloft when he suggested U.S. attacks on Iran could end soon.