Author Archives: Stuart Malawer

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About Stuart Malawer

Distinguished Service Professor of Law & International Trade at George Mason University (Schar School of Public Policy).

New China Trade Restrictions — More Negotiations and Less Litigation? — Yes.

               Today China imposed antidumping and countervailing duties on the import of certain U.S. autos.  The auto sector, subject to prior WTO litigation, is a very sensitive sector of global commerce.      This recent Chinese trade action is in context … Continue reading

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Russia’s WTO Membership — Good for Trade? — Yes.

The 8th Ministerial Conference of the WTO meeting this week in Geneva is expected to accept Russia as a WTO Member. Interestingly, this follows close on the heels of China’s 10th anniversary of  joining the WTO. China’s accession to the WTO … Continue reading

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Reshoring, Corporate Strategy & Globalization — Overriding Low Wages & Low Taxes? …. Not Likely.

Over the last two years the Boston Consulting Group published two studies assessing global business strategy and leadership in the era of globalization. Two salient conclusions jump out from these studies. One, U.S. firms are likely to return some off-shore manufacturing … Continue reading

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Foreign Visas & Universities — Federal & State Proposals: More Proactive Policies for Economic Development?

This week Senator Mark Warner introduced bipartisan legislation that would update regulatory and tax policies to encourage entrepreneurs and innovators to launch new companies and create jobs. The Start-Up Act, introduced with Sen. Jerry Moran, includes various elements. Most importantly, it … Continue reading

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U.S. – China Trade Relations — Recent Developments – Good or Bad?

Here’s some recent data and developments in trade relations with China: China has been the target of the most antidumping and subsidy cases globally over the last 16 years. (China Daily) Since 2001 China has been the target of 602 trade … Continue reading

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China, Multinationals and Presidential Politics – Any Chance for Constructive Change? Not Anytime Soon.

In the last few weeks there have been several significant developments in U.S. trade relations. The question is what are the implications of these developments for the presidential elections and formulating effective U.S. trade policy? The four trade developments are the following: … Continue reading

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National Security, Global Competitiveness, and Rules of the Road — The Right Balance at APEC & ASEAN — Promoting A Rules-Based Foreign Policy.

At the recent APEC and ASEAN trade meetings President Obama was concerned about balancing strategic and national security with global trade and competitiveness of U.S. firms. He also set a clearer tone for U.S. foreign policy, one promoting a rules-based system. This … Continue reading

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New Global Trade Push by U.S. — Any Impact on the Presidential Election?

There seems to be a renewed focus on global trade policy and particularly with nations across the Pacific by the United States. At the recent APEC meeting the U.S. forcefully backed the Trans-Pacific Partnership. President Obama has declared the 21st … Continue reading

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Russia’s Accession to the WTO Will be Exactly 10 Years After China’s — Good for Global Trade Relations?

The Russian Federation’s expected formal accession to the WTO this December will be  exactly ten years after China’s formal accession in December 2001. Will this be good for global trade relations? The history of China’s participation in the WTO’s dispute … Continue reading

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Chinese Trade and Investment — Obama Goes to Asia to Stimulate Jobs Here. Good Idea?

President Obama is about to travel to China and Asia to promote Asian nations as among our most important trading partners in the 21st century.  Hilary Clinton in the new issue of Foreign Policy makes this very clear. Hilary Clinton argues … Continue reading

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