Free Trade

U.S. Chamber of Commerce Calling for Lower Pakistani Tariffs 1  


The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is asking Congress to pass The Reconstruction Opportunity Zones, which would provide Pakistani textile imports with near-duty free access to the U.S. market.

China's latest Scheme: "Honey Laundering" 1  


After a nearly decade-long investigation, executives from six companies in China and Germany were arrested Wednesday and accused of conspiring to smuggle Chinese honey into the U.S. in an effort to avoid import duties.

Caterpillar to Expand in Brazil 1  


The company, which is based in Peoria, Illinois, and has a worldwide workforce of 94,000, already has more factories located outside of the U.S. than inside. Caterpillar has 51 domestic factories and 59 international facilities.

Regaining Prosperity for America's Middle Class +  



The disastrous “free trade” inspired policies enforced through NAFTA and the WTO have led to the destruction of America's independence.

China's Double Standard on Free Trade +  


The United States currently buys $3.90 worth of Chinese goods for every $1 worth of American goods sold to China.

Letters to the editor
09/08/2010

Growth in clean energy industries and in green jobs has been considerably slower and bumpier than anticipated, industry experts say.

09/08/2010

The American economy is financed by foreign nations in ways that do not draw headlines, but do warrant further examination.

09/08/2010

Most Americans do not even know what the World Trade Organization (WTO) is and many others are unaware of its true function. This is a major concern because the WTO has a great deal to do with current detrimental condition of the U.S. economy.