Tag Archives: national security

U.S. Trade Policy — Bad and Getting Worse?

Posted on June 30, 2024 by Stuart Malawer

Under Trump and Biden U.S. trade policy has veered away from its traditional approach, developed since World War II, from multilateralism to focusing primarily on national and unliteral concerns. At the center of the newer U.S. approach has been tensions … Continue reading →

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Trade, National Security and Geopolitics — Trump v. Biden 2.0

Posted on March 12, 2024 by Stuart Malawer

     The following are quotes from the many articles that have appeared recently discussing Trump, global trade, national security, the WTO, U.S. trade policy, China and foreign policy — seen through the prism of the current U.S. presidential race. … Continue reading →

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TRUMP’S FOREIGN POLICY 2.0 — Back to the 1930’s and America First.

Posted on February 17, 2024 by Stuart Malawer

     Trump’s foreign policies for a second term are now coming into focus as he strives for another term.  Thoughtful article appeared recently in the Wall Street Journal surveying the possibilities including a new 10% tariff on all imports, … Continue reading →

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BIDEN’S TRADE POLICY: National Security & Protectionism.

Posted on December 23, 2023 by Stuart Malawer

   Here’s a recent article of mine on Biden’s trade policy now focusing on national security and protectionism. This builds upon Trump’s policies and foreshadows Trump’s newer policies if he is reelected. This is somewhat worrisome. The following is an … Continue reading →

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National Security and Direct Investment — Canadian Style — Same as U.S.?

Posted on November 12, 2012 by Stuart Malawer

Petronas, Malaysia’s state-owned oil company, is battling the Canadian government to allow its proposed $5.3bn acquisition of Progress Energy Resolution. Also waiting approval is China’s CNOOC’s proposed $15bn acquisition of Nexen, another Canadian company. The issues raised by the Canadian government … Continue reading →

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New Trade Developments and the U.S. — Careful Examination Needed.

Posted on October 18, 2012 by Stuart Malawer

A host of new trade developments recently have raised issues of U.S. national interests, national security, foreign investment, and issues of U.S. regulations. The represent a very dynamic and fluid situation that bears carefull  examination in this election season and … Continue reading →

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National Security and Chinese Investment — Presidential Politics?

Posted on October 9, 2012 by Stuart Malawer

Two recent actions by the United States, one by President Obama and another by the House Intelligence Committee raise the issue again of China – U.S. trade relations and national security. ….. President Obama ordered a Chinese firm to divest ownership in … Continue reading →

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Counterterrorism and Global Trade — Legal Developments — Need a More Effective Congress and International Law.

Posted on September 8, 2012 by Stuart Malawer

In his two books, Jack Goldsmith rationalized the growth of presidential power in the War on Terror, addressing both the Bush and Obama administrations. And of course he tries to justify his actions, with some limited success, while in the … 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.

Posted on November 20, 2011 by Stuart Malawer

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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Presidential Politics — Forget National Security, Isn’t it all about Jobs and the Domestic Economy?

Posted on November 1, 2011 by Stuart Malawer

The latest WSJ / NBC poll found that 61% of Americans approve of President Obama’s handling of national security. That’s the good news. The bad news is only 6% really care and believe that national security should be the top … Continue reading →

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