Monthly Archives: October 2022

          A good article appeared recently in Foreign Affairs arguing that global trade is now being changed by the end of globalization and the end of neoliberalism. I seem to agree with most of the arguments. But … Continue reading →

      Another recent article lambasting the impact of neoliberalism on globalization and the critical need to rethink trade policy. I agree with most of the points made in the recent article in the New York Times. We have … Continue reading →

    Global trade relations are changing today. The rise of nationalism, more focus on national interest, and national security has redirected globalization from a stringent focus on economic efficiency to local concerns and domestic welfare. To me this is … Continue reading →

        Excellent piece in this morning’s Financia Times discussing trade policy and geopolitics, neoliberal globalism and global inequality, and global trade and peace. Here are some excerpts also discussing the WTO, China, and worker-based trade policies. I’m … Continue reading →

Antitrust immunity for OPEC and its members has been upheld under old case law for decades. This is very unfortunate. There is no reason that such immunity ought to be extended to OPEC members in this century. Especially, when those … Continue reading →

Good opinion piece by Thomas Friedman argues we are now taking on China and Russia and export controls is the critical instrument the U.S. is utilizing.  And this new American foreign policy and national security strategy is focusing on semiconductor … Continue reading →

Trump’s toxic trade policies are well and alive.  They are being furthered by Biden’s policies today, especially those now pushing industrial promotion in the name of national security and “economic patriotism.” The role of the Department of Commerce and CFIUS … Continue reading →

The inaugural special report on foreign investment in the U.S. by the Financial Times has just been released. Ranks the top cities.  None are in Virginia. Six are in North Carolina. Seems to be a wakeup call for Virginia. The … Continue reading →

Trump’s toxic trade policies are well and alive.  They are being furthered by Biden’s policies today, especially those now pushing industrial promotion in the name of national security and “economic patriotism.” The role of the Department of Commerce and CFIUS … Continue reading →