3 July 2017 In announcing his recent decision that America would withdraw from the Paris Climate Accord, President Trump rationalised this choice indicating he represented the citizens of Pittsburgh, not those of Paris. His remarks, however, suggest the President perceives Pittsburgh as a heavily polluting city in industrial decline, requiring the government’s protection from the [...]
This survey includes an excellent assessment of the achievements and shortcomings of Mexico's ongoing reform program. The report provides also a comprehensive anaysis of how Mexico has become an important actor in the global maunfacturing supply chain. This will be a crucial issue in assessing what is at stake during any NAFTA negotiations. Mexico-2017-OECD-Survey
The Peterson Institute produces some of the best work on this topic. NAFTA at 20
4 April 2017 When Chinese President Xi Jinping visits Florida, trade will be at the top of the agenda. The meeting occurs at a pivotal moment when President Trump’s “America first” agenda has put China in the unusual position of being the champion of liberal global trade. Indeed, America’s withdrawal from the Trans-Pacific Partnership provides [...]