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A clause in the UK-Australia trade deal could let companies sue governments. We have been here before

Patricia Ranald | The Guardian | 06/01/2021

Australians remember Philip Morris suing the government. We should not hand UK corporations the same weapon The British trade minister has confirmed that corporate rights to sue governments are being…

Why the U.S. Should Use Trade Policy to Stem Illicit Drug Imports

Kathleen J. Frydl | Washington Monthly | 05/28/2021

This spring, the new U.S. Trade Representat...

ALI Convenes Discussion on a Pacific Digital Agreement

American Leadership Initiative | 05/25/2021

On May 25, 2021, the American Leadership Initiative (ALI) hoste...

How COVID-19 Affected Informal Cross-Border Trade Between Uganda and DRC

Innocent Anguyo | The Conversation | 05/24/2021

Informal cross-border trade, which includ...

How US Trade Policy Can Support Climate Change Goals

Jeffrey J. Schott | Peterson Institute For International Economics | 05/20/2021

Responding to President Josep...

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