North America
The unions’ dilemma in the US: Membership vs leadership
America’s unions and its leadership have been divided for some time and it has resulted in the election of a president who has furthered the division.
Reactions of American automotive OEMs threaten US trade deficit and jobs
The hottest of issues on the (negotiation) table when it comes to NAFTA is automotive, the largest source of trade deficit for the US.
The potentially problematic nature of Trump’s tax plan
Upon closer examination of Trump’s recently released tax proposal, certain groups will benefit, while others may suffer economic harm.
NAFTA renegotiation: exercise in protectionism or opportunity for modernization?
President Trump will pursue the renegotiation of the NAFTA agreement, triggering potential opportunities and leading to renewed risks
Can Puerto Rico escape disaster?
Puerto Rico’s debt saga now heads to federal court, where the struggle between Puerto Rico and its creditors will be decided.
Can Trump’s infrastructure plan work?
President Trump campaigned on fixing America’s infrastructure so that it would be “second to none.” However, upon closer examination of the details, there are financial problems with his plan in
Defunding the arts: Trump’s rhetoric of fiscal responsibility
The 2018 budget proposal, which advises to do away with agencies such as the NEA and NEH, could be met by growing bipartisan opposition.
Both America’s left and right have failed on environmental legislation
The United States needs a balanced, consistent approach to environmental policy making, not one prone to U-turns every election cycle.
Can U.S. manufacturing really become great again?
Donald Trump promised to revive U.S manufacturing. If these jobs return, and there is no guarantee they will, then certain key factors must be addressed.
Trump’s budget proposal: Winners, losers, and economic ramifications
President Trump’s 2018 federal budget proposal has serious long and short term ramifications for the American people, economy and global stability.
