Biden Vs. Biden On China
In the early 2000s, Joe Biden helped bring China and America closer. Now, not so much.
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How The V.P. Nominees Differ From The Tops of Their Tickets
Ahead of Tuesday's vice presidential debate, here is where the two running mates differ on some issues from their party's presidential nominees.
Treasury Secretary Lew On Global Trade Deals And Corporate Taxation
Treasury Secretary Jack Lew says he isn't ready to write off embattled trade deals with Asia and Europe. But he says a better case needs to be made to U.S. workers who fear their effects.
In California, Curbing Trade Might Have Its Trade-Offs
What would happen to the U.S. economy if the next president sparked a trade war and the flow of goods was cut off? One place to look for an answer: California.
Why Many Midwestern Farmers Are Pro-TPP
A coalition of more than 200 agriculture groups wrote an open letter urging Congress to approve the trade deal, saying it'll help U.S. farmers stay competitive in an increasingly crowded world market.
Trade Opponents Leak Documents They Say Show Corporate Influence
Environmentalists opposed to a US-EU trade deal say documents they leaked prove corporations have too much say. But EU officials say that's "flatly wrong."
Democrat Vows To Block Key Nomination Over Asia Trade Deal Secrecy
Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown gave U.S. trade officials until Friday to allow staffers full access to the trade deal draft. The deadline passed, and now he is threatening to hold up an Obama nominee.
Congress Breathes Life Into President's Fast-Track Trade Plan
In a close vote, the House approved fast-track authority, but the fate of the trade measure is still to be determined.
Just How Big Is The Asia Trade Deal Obama Wants? It's A Beast
The 12 countries in the Trans-Pacific Partnership account for almost 36 percent of the world's economy, which would make TPP by far the largest U.S. trade pact.
Fast-Track Trade Measure Clears Key Senate Hurdle
The 65-33 vote comes two days after senators rejected a measure to take up the bill giving President Obama fast-track trade authority.