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Old Essay Shines Light On Trumps Trade Rep

A35-page essay in the archives of the US-China Economic and Security Review Commission shows howRobert Lighthizer, a veteran attorney who is now Trump’s pick for US Trade Representative, might approach America's$30 billion-a-month trade deficit with China.

Economics, Policy & Regulation

Tough Negotiator To Lead Canada’s Foreign Ministry

Former Canadian trade minister Chrystia Freeland will head the Foreign Ministry.

Economics, Policy & Regulation

Brexit’s Impact on London’s Financial Sector

London’s financial sector is likely to lose business—but to whom, and how much? Other European nations are courting UK-based finance operations.

Economics, Policy & Regulation

CFOs Boxed Out By Compliance?

CFOs are now so consumed by the need to meet expanding compliance requirements, they’re finding it harder to focus on big-picture strategy.

Economics, Policy & Regulation

Fresh Challenges For New Leader At Coke

The Coca-Cola Company, one of the most identifiable international brands in the world, is changing its leadership.

Country Report

Under Putin, Russia’s Investment Climate Still Chilly

The worst may be past for Russia’s economy, but it will be toughto attractglobal investors, even if Putin caps his foreign policy triumphs by persuading the West to ease sanctions.

Capital Raising & Corporate Finance

Black Money Battle Hampers Business

India's demonetization drive is having huge impact on India’s $ 2.2 trillion economy, wreaking havoc on business operations.

Economics, Policy & Regulation

Developing Countries Ease Doing Business

According the World Bank Group’s Ease of Doing Business Index for 2017, a record-breaking 137 nations out of 190 have implemented key reforms to deregulate their economies.

Economics, Policy & Regulation

Editorial: One Election, Many Consequences

To those who thought the UK Brexit vote would be the biggest surprise of 2016, the American voters sent an even bigger shock.

Economics, Policy & Regulation

Is This The End Of Globalization?

From Occupy Wall Street and the Arab Spring to surprising victories for Brexit and Trump, citizens around the globe are pushing back against their leaders’ policy choices.

Capital Raising & Corporate Finance

Trump’s Tax Proposals Benefit Big Corporations

Trump's tax plans are expected to lighten corporate taxes, adding to profits of beleaguered US companies.

Economics, Policy & Regulation

Turkey’s Business Leaders Tout Resilience

Despite political turmoil in the wake of last summer’s coup attempt, in the business world it’s business as usual, according to executives at multinationals.