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Trade in Action

Feb 20, 2015

TTIP and the Narcissism of Small Differences

By Global Business & Economics Program

One of the most frequent refrains by critics of the Trans-Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership is that the US and Europe already enjoy close economic and political ties — what need is there for a signed and ratified treaty? As Dr. Dan Hamilton, Executive Director of John Hopkins’ Center for Transatlantic Relations, stated during Georgetown […]

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Trade in Action

Feb 19, 2015

TTIP Action | February 19

By Global Business & Economics Program

Speeches & Official Announcements TTIP: Subsidiarity and Other Shared Transatlantic Principles, by Cecilia Malmström “You can rest assured that TTIP will not limit our ability to regulate or provide public services the way we want. […] TTIP won’t undermine our ability to help and protect the people we represent, it will strengthen it.” Addressing the […]

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In the News

Feb 17, 2015

The Tico Times Features Atlantic Council Event

By Atlantic Council

The Tico Times features Atlantic Council event on the Trans-Pacific Partnership:

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EconoGraphics

Feb 17, 2015

EconoGraphics – EU Energy Dependency

By Global Business & Economics Program

A great part of Europe is highly dependent on Russian energy, which helps to explain many of the concerns Europeans have over the developments in Ukraine.

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Trade in Action

Feb 13, 2015

TTIP Action | February 12

By Global Business & Economics Program

  Speeches & Official Announcements Made in America: What You Might Not Know About American Exports “In 2014 the United States exported more Made-in-America goods and services than ever before. US exports supported 11.3 million American jobs in 2013. And those jobs pay better wages than non-export related jobs.” With 95% of the world’s potential […]

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In the News

Feb 12, 2015

Pham on Boko Haram’s Global Impact

By J. Peter Pham

The Huffington Post quotes Africa Center Director J. Peter Pham on the global importance of Nigeria’s economy and the international implications of Boko Haram’s violence:

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Trade in Action

Feb 11, 2015

TTIP Action | February 10

By Global Business & Economics Program

  Speeches & Official Announcements German Chancellor Angela Merkel: TTIP Is in our Interest “I believe the benefits [of the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership] significantly outweigh [its] potential risks.” Ahead of her trip to the US and Canada, Chancellor Merkel said that a transparent discussion is needed to address the often unwarranted fears about […]

Economy & Business Trade and tariffs

EconoGraphics

Feb 10, 2015

Is Austerity to Blame for the Collapse of the Political center in the European Union?

By Global Business & Economics Program

Radical political parties in the Eurozone—including Syriza in Greece, Podemos in Spain, and Sinn Féin in Ireland—are riding a wave of popularity. The continent’s debt crisis has pitted the creditor countries, most importantly Germany, against debtor countries like Greece. On an international level, the northern European creditors have managed to implement policies that are forcing […]

Economy & Business European Union

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Feb 9, 2015

Leaders Make the Case for Trade

By Atlantic Council

On February 5, key US administration, Congressional, and other leaders joined the Atlantic Council to discuss how the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) could be a game-changer for both the United States and its partners across the hemisphere. Congressman Dave Reichert opened the session with his first public address of 2015 on the trade agenda, followed by […]

Economy & Business Trade and tariffs

In the News

Feb 9, 2015

European Confederation of Young Entrepreneurs Quotes Atlantic Council Report

By Garrett Workman

The European Confederation of Young Entrepreneurs blog quotes Atlantic Council report The Trans-Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership – Big opportunities for small business:

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