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The Important Difference Between Economic Globalism & Political Globalism

The idea of globalism is often demonized because it is misunderstood. It is misunderstood because two different demographics with incredibly different mindsets on the concept pursue two very different goals. One of those demographics uses the clouded, dua

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How Is the US Mainstream Media Any Different from Soviet-Era Pravda?

In the era of the Soviet Union, the Russian people were fed, exclusively, a steady informational diet of propaganda; an anointed version of the “news” that advanced a preferred narrative vetted by their totalitarian government. Once the Soviet Union c

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If Only the Biden Administration Was Serious About the Sanctions Against Russia and Clean Fuel

All of the chest-tumping rhetoric about sanctions against Russia’s energy sector appears to be just that: rhetoric. While the European Union waffles on an end date to its dependence on Russian oil, the Biden administration is withholding the key to free

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The Failure of Globalism: It's Not About Isolationism; It's About Self-Reliance

As the leaders of the European Union scramble to figure out how to wean themselves from Russian energy dependence we, too, in the United States are feeling the kneejerk repercussions of the energy market’s upheaval, warranted or not. This is leading a r

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Is this a Poison Pill for Biden on China? | The Black Sphere

President Trump continues acting presidential. And rightfully so, because he IS president. Thus, he remains relentless on China.

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Trump Again Raises Prospect of 'Decoupling' US Economy From China

President Donald Trump on Labor Day again raised the prospect of decoupling the U.S. economy from Beijing, to bring back manufacturing jobs from China and key supply chains back to the United States.

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Trump Signs Executive Order Preventing Foreign Sale Of Counterfeit Goods

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Jan. 31 aimed at "ensuring safe and lawful e-commerce for ...

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Trump adviser hints at next big trade deal | Fox Business

India is America's ninth-largest trading partner, accounting for some $143 billion in goods and services transactions.

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Crisis in World Trade Signals Globalism’s Failure

Globalization, the most powerful economic force to have shaped the world over the past two decades, is now giving way to a new world order. Souring sentiment against globalization, particularly in developed countries, has led to a global revival of nation

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China Must Open Up, Create Level Playing Field: German Economy Minister

BERLIN—China must open up its markets and create fair rules for German companies, Economy Minister Peter Altmaier said ...

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Trump, the Big Winner in Iran

Commentary In a surprise move not recognized by many, President Donald Trump has turned a corner in his ...

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China's Threat to Hold Rare Earth Minerals Hostage Is Our Opportunity

Commentary China’s recent “threat” to restrict sales of rare earth minerals to the United States is actually a ...

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US makes deal with Mexico on tariffs, immigration, Trump announces

The U.S. has reached an agreement with Mexico that heads off the start of tariffs on Monday, President Trump said in Friday night tweets.

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Trump's Visit to Vietnam Results in $15 Billion in Orders for US Company

Two new blockbuster deals announced during President Donald Trump's trip to Vietnam will bring billions of dollars to an American company.

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Americans Sign $21 Billion Deal Ahead of Trump-Kim Summit

HANOI, Vietnam—Ahead of his historic summit with Korean leader Kim Jong Un, President Donald Trump held bilateral talks ...

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Trump, China, and the Deal of the Century

Commentary President Trump was right about the Federal Reserve, and now that the Fed has backed off its ...

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Trump Pick Would Commit World Bank to Reforms, May Cut Off China

David Malpass, President Donald Trump’s nominee for the position of World Bank president, said he intends to implement reforms that he helped convince the international institution to accept.

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China Buys US Soybeans a Day After Trade Talks, Traders Say

Chinese state-owned firms bought at least 1 million tonnes of U.S. soybeans on Feb. 1, a day after ...

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Steve Forbes: Passing US/Mexico/Canada Deal would bring big benefits to our economy | Fox News

Congress should act as soon as possible to approve the renegotiated North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), now rebranded as the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).  This deal is a win-win for American workers, manufacturers and other emp

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Trump is winning on trade -- Don't let the 'experts' fool you | Fox News

The U.S. has hemorrhaged middle-class manufacturing jobs for more than a generation thanks to bad trade policies. President Trump is changing that.

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Trump’s New Trade Deals Seek to Deter Currency Manipulation

WASHINGTON—The new United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) is the first trade agreement in history to directly address the issue of currency manipulation, which could now serve as a precedent for future U.S. free trade agreements. Governments man

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Trump Admin Collecting $4.4 Billion From Tariffs on Steel, Aluminium, China Goods: Report

The Treasury is starting to cash in on $4.4 billion in tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump on steel, aluminium, and a plethora of goods from China.

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Newt Gingrich: Trump trade policies benefit America – Though elite media ignore this

While the media have been fully fixated on the imminent confirmation of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court, President Trump has once again proven his trade strategy is paying off.

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Pence set to accuse China of trying to undermine Trump

WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Mike Pence on Thursday plans to accuse China of trying to undermine President Donald Trump as the administration deploys tough new rhetoric over C

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U.S. reaches trade deal with Canada and Mexico, providing Trump a crucial win

The new pact is a major step toward completing one of the president's signature campaign promises.

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Japan, Russia Agree on Economic Ties; Stalemate on Territory

TOKYO—Russia and Japan agreed Friday to hold talks on joint economic development on four islands at the center of a decades-old territorial dispute between the countries. It was a small step forward that fell far short of breaking the stalemate in a dis

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Newt Gingrich: Trump keeps racking up the victories, despite liberal media's desperate efforts

In the middle of the liberal media’s desperate efforts to convince us that President Trump is in trouble, there are an amazing number of victories that suggest he is winning.

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Dow jumps more than 250 points, Nasdaq hits 8,000 as US and Mexico strike trade deal

Stocks jumped on Monday as the United States and Mexico closed a new trade deal. Investors also digested reassuring comments from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on the central bank's policy-tightening path.

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Jack Lew Criticizes Trump Trade, Interrupted by News It's Working

"I'm in a little bit of a bad position to respond..."

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J.P. Morgan Chase Says 'Trade War' Is Not Hurting Business | Breitbart

Jamie Dimon, the bank's chief executive, said that trade war talk was more about "psyche" than "economics."  | Big Government

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Fed Minutes Show Why Officials Are Not Panicked About 'Trade Wars' | Breitbart

The economy is doing so well that a bit of trade friction would not be bad. If it ever develops into a drag on the economy, it will simply balance out the boom created by the rise in confidence and the fall in taxes. | Economics

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Wilbur Ross Schools Dem Sen. on Plan to Counter China’s Steel Dumping

Testifying before the Senate Finance Committee Wednesday, Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross took Senator Michael Bennet (D-CO) to task over the Trump administration's plan to hold China accountable for dumping steel globally. 

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Trump Upends Global Trade Order Built by U.S.

The president’s searing criticisms of trade left allies in Canada, Japan and Europe wary of upsetting a global trade order but unwilling to back down.

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8 Trade Routes That Shaped World History

Test your knowledge with amazing and interesting facts, trivia, quizzes, and brain teaser games on MentalFloss.com.

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U.S. trade deficit in goods drops in March for first time in seven months - MarketWatch

The trade deficit in goods narrowed 10.3% to $68 billion, according to the government’s advanced report released Thursday.

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China's Xi promises to cut auto import tariff, warns against ‘Cold War’ mentality | Fox News

President Xi Jinping has promised to cut China's auto import tariffs and ease restrictions on foreign ownership in its auto industry amid an escalating tariff spat with Washington.

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Anti-Trump Sen. Elizabeth Warren Decries China's Unfair Trade Practices

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) apparently agrees with President Donald Trump when it comes to China’s unfair trade practices with the United States.

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China doesn't want trade war with US, its 'very best customer': Analyst

Fears of a trade war with China may be spooking investors, but analyst Alan Tonelson says he doesn't see that happening.

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What is the TPP and why are both parties so angry about it? | Public Radio International

At the Democratic National Convention, many in the crowd have chanted "No TPP!" That's no to the 12-member Trans-Pacific Partnership, a trading bloc that President Barack Obama supports, but Donald Trump, Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton all o

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Why Trump Is Routing the Free Traders

In Tuesday’s indictment of free trade as virtual economic treason, The Donald has really set the cat down among the pigeons. For, in denouncing NAFTA, the WTO, MFN for China and the Trans-Pacific Partnership, all backed by Bush I and II, Mitt Romney

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Bulls trade ex-MVP Rose to Knicks in Five-Player Trade

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Sources: Cavaliers acquire Channing Frye in three-team trade - Yahoo Sports

From Yahoo Sports: Anderson Varejao is headed to the Trail Blazers in the trade.

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Sources: Suns trade Markieff Morris to Wizards - Yahoo Sports

From Yahoo Sports: The Wizards are sending DeJuan Blair, Kris Humphries and a protected future first-round pick to the Suns.