New Poll: Trade Was a Top Issue for Many 2020 Voters
Nearly half of U.S. voters identified trade as a top issue influencing their vote for president in 2020, according to a post-election poll by TradeVistas.
California’s Fight Against Wildfires is Actually Global
California faced record wildfires in 2020. The fight against wildfire is global, with help from international firefighters and gear.
From Factory to Finals: The Supply Chain of a Basketball
Follow the global journey of how official NBA basketballs are made, from the U.S. to China. Along the way, basketball has become entangled in geopolitics.
Nuclear Options: the Trump Administration’s Trade Response to Uranium Protection
The U.S. uranium and nuclear energy industries are interconnected. Section 232 uranium petitions show how trade policies are increasingly looked at through a national security lens.
Internet Censorship in China Impacts Global Trade
Existing global trade rules aren’t enough to mitigate the impact of internet censorship in China. Firms increasingly must choose between protecting freedom of expression or their market access.
The Trade Costs of Getting a “D+” on Infrastructure”
The economic impact of infrastructure investment is significant – but a new scorecard ranks the United States’ infrastructure behind many of its biggest global competitors, adding manufacturing and trade costs.
Rural Infrastructure Connect America’s Farmers With the World
Renewed investment in rural infrastructure like roads, waterways, and broadband would help American farmers compete in the global economy.
China is Giving Ancient Silk Road Trade Routes a Digital Makeover
China’s Digital Silk Road (DSR) will build digital infrastructure and develop new trade ecosystems across the developing world amid growing tensions with the United States.
The Orange Economy – Where Creativity is an Economic Asset
The global “orange economy” generates billions in revenue. Trade in the creative industries can help protect freedom of expression and promote shared cultural experiences.
An Ocean of Potential in the Blue Economy
The blue economy contributes billions to global GDP and supports jobs around the world, from fishing to tourism. Learn why the future of ocean trade depends on science and sustainability.
