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Trade in Action

Jul 13, 2017

TRADE in ACTION – July 13, 2017

By Global Business & Economics Program

THIS WEEK IN TRADE The G20 summit has ended, with the leaders delivering their leaders declaration. Additionally, they agreed on a more concentrated approach to dealing with global excess steel capacity, with a policy solution planned for November.

Economy & Business Trade and tariffs

Report

Jul 12, 2017

The European Union could be simple, inclusive, or effective. Pick two.

By Dimiter Toshkov

To many, the European Union (EU) is a complex entity overburdened by rules. In The European Union Could Be Simple, Inclusive, or Effective. Pick Two., author Dimiter Toshkov, an associate professor at the Institute of Public Administration at Leiden University, presents the structural dilemma facing the EU: accommodating the diverse interests of twenty-eight member states […]

European Union Fiscal and Structural Reform

Trade in Action

Jul 7, 2017

TRADE in ACTION – July 7, 2017

By Global Business & Economics Program

THIS WEEK IN TRADEThe G20 Summit is this week, and the stakes are high for all the attendees. For live coverage of the G20, follow along on Politico.

Economy & Business European Union

EconoGraphics

Jul 6, 2017

The Big Chill(ing effect)

By Samuel Weitzman

In March 2014, the United States and the European Union (EU) issued the first in a series of sanctions against the Russian Federation for its destabilization of Ukraine and annexation of Crimea. These restrictions, which initially focused on senior Russian government officials and private individuals, have expanded to include large corporations, financial institutions, and even entire economic sectors. In retaliation, Russia has adopted counter-sanctions of its own.

Economic Sanctions Economy & Business

Trade in Action

Jun 29, 2017

TRADE in ACTION – JUNE 29, 2017

By Global Business & Economics Program

Indian President Narendra Modi met with President Trump. The two leaders discussed expanding military cooperation and fixing the trade deficit. Meanwhile, three days of NAFTA hearings kicked off on Monday.

Economy & Business Trade and tariffs

Report

Jun 27, 2017

Big Data: a twenty-first century arms race

By Atlantic Council and Thomson Reuters

We are living in a world awash in data. Accelerated interconnectivity, driven by the proliferation of internet-connected devices, has led to an explosion of data—big data.

Americas Cybersecurity

Trade in Action

Jun 23, 2017

TRADE in ACTION – June 23, 2017

By Global Business & Economics Program

THIS WEEK IN TRADE In Europe, Brexit negotiations officially began on June 19th with the UK already making concessions on the timeline of the negotiations. The European Council met in Brussels with migration, security, and Brexit on the agenda. On the U.S. side, President Trump unveiled new restrictions on Cuban travel and business. 

Economy & Business Trade and tariffs

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Jun 23, 2017

The Euro’s Future: Deepening the Economic and Monetary Union

By Global Business & Economics Program

On June 23, 2017, the Atlantic Council’s Eurogrowth Initiative hosted Jose Leandro and Gabriele Giudice, the authors of the European Commission’s Reflection Paper on the Deepening of the Economic and Monetary Union.

Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia

EconoGraphics

Jun 20, 2017

Balancing Act

By Samuel Weitzman

On June 12, in US President Donald J. Trump’s first full cabinet meeting, the new US Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer briefly encapsulated the young administration’s philosophy on international trade: “Deficits do matter, and ours are coming down.” This is not a particularly partisan view; Trump’s opponent in the 2016 presidential election, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, spoke out against the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) during her campaign despite supporting it previously.

Economy & Business Trade and tariffs

Trade in Action

Jun 16, 2017

TRADE in ACTION – June 16, 2017

By Global Business & Economics Program

This week in TradeinAction: The United Kingdom’s turbulent election results are in. A complete analysis of the UK’s election results can be found here. The European Commission introduced a proposal allowing them to strip London of its right to handle certain financial transactions once they officially leave the European Union. On the US side, President Trump focused this week […]

Economy & Business Trade and tariffs

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