Tag "Trump"
Trade and Trump: the US economy in 2017
From China to TPP, Trump has vowed to put America first. In this debate, GRI asked two of its top experts: Will Trump’s protectionist stance help or hurt the US economy?
Latin American unification in the Trump Era?
At the 2017 Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) annual summit, many Latin American heads of state offered joint condemnation towards a new era of U.S. foreign policy
The UK and EU face off over Middle Eastern trade
Theresa May’s recent visits to Trump and Erdogan are under discussion as negotiations and trade deals make the reality of Brexit felt all the more strongly.
The Week Ahead
Brexit moves forward. Senate considers cabinet appointments. IEA indicates whether OPEC production cuts will be successful. All in The Week Ahead.
2017 Preview: Despite Trump and Brexit, opportunities for trade persist
Brexit and Trump’s win do not bode well for global trade in 2017. Yet China and other emerging markets may benefit from anti-globalization in the West.
Trump can easily undo Obama’s Arctic Drilling Bans
Obama’s “permanent” bans on offshore oil and gas drilling in Alaska are actually “indefinite” and could end as soon as January 20.
5 territorial disputes to watch out for in 2017
For several places around the world, 2017 could be a watershed year, as various territorial disputes threaten to boil over amidst a climate of global uncertainty.
Under Trump, the national debt has the potential to grow
Donald Trump faces a myriad of problems upon inauguration this month. Among the financial and economic dilemmas is the national debt.
Four things the US should learn about losing and creating jobs
The loss of manufacturing jobs in the United States is unlikely to be reversed unless workers acquire new skills and become employable in other sectors.