International Trade

March 5, 2018

How a Steel Tariff Creates a Lobster Trap

As Canadian fisheries enjoy more business because a trade deal lowered the price of lobster exports, Maine's fisherman are suffering from lower sales.

February 27, 2018

What a Strawberry and a Chicken Say About Free Trade

More than governments negotiating agreements, free trade is about the variety of strawberries, chickens, pickup trucks and pencils that we can buy.

February 19, 2018

The Lobster War Between Sweden and Maine

The future of North American lobster exports to the European Union was threatened when 32 "surly" reddish green lobsters were found in Scandinavian waters.

February 6, 2018

Searching For an Accurate Statistic

Whether looking at the height of Mount Everest or at the rules of origin that will be renegotiated during the NAFTA talks, we have a statistical accuracy problem.

January 24, 2018

The Newest Battle in the Washing Machine Trade War

The U.S. tariffs that target South Korean washing machine imports have created new incentives on the supply and demand sides of the market.

December 31, 2017

A Banana, a Billionaire, and a Tesla Tax Follow-Up

Our banana, $450 million painting, and Tesla tax stories were just so interesting that they deserved fascinating follow-ups.

December 18, 2017

Why China Wants To Be Called a Market Economy

A year ago, China filed a formal complaint with the World Trade Organization (WTO). Targeting the European Union and the United States, China’s goal was to […]

November 1, 2017

The Mystery of France’s Disappearing Butter

Recent headlines have said that France is suffering from a “Pastry Panic” and “Milk Fat Mayhem.” They also tell us that “Croissants are in Crisis” as […]