EVERYDAY TRADE

May 9, 2019/by Leslie Griffin

One Square Mile in Cambridge: A Prescription for Global Investment in the U.S. Life Sciences Sector

Cambridge is a major hub in Massachusetts' life sciences ecosystem. What makes up the DNA of vibrant biopharma and medical device industries? Trade associations, overseas governments and investors, and U.S. government agencies at the federal, state, and local levels are all part of the prescription for economic growth.

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SHOP

May 3, 2019/by Andrea Durkin

Weathering the China Tariffs: How Your Macs and Wellies are Faring

In September last year, the Trump Administration finalized a list of $200 billion in imported goods subject to tariffs. The list included rubberized textile fabrics, affecting water resistant clothing. Find out how apparel and footwear companies are weathering the storm of tariffs on imports from China.

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March 29, 2019/by Leslie Griffin

Who’s Footing the Tariff Bill?

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February 14, 2019/by Sarah Smiley

When a Rose Isn’t Just a Rose: How Trade Policy Was Used to Fight Drugs from Colombia

EAT AND DRINK

May 3, 2019/by Andrea Durkin

Water Scarcity Threatens Global Agriculture Trade

Over 70 percent of water consumed globally is poured into crop and livestock production. But the water we need to drink, to grow food, and to produce industrial goods is under stress and becoming scarcer in parts of the world. What kinds of solutions offer better opportunities for managing scarce water resources to ensure we can continue growing enough food?

April 11, 2019/by Max Moncaster

An Offal Lot of Exports: The Trade in Variety Meats

April 11, 2019/by Lauren Kyger

Cherry Blossom KitKats, Bubble Tea, and Pocky Sticks: Trade Spreads Asian Twist on Snacks

ENTERTAINMENT

March 29, 2019/by Steve Lamar

Four Ways Trade is Like March Madness

Trade policy is at a historical crossroads — a jump ball, as it were. As we enjoy the NCAA Tournament, let's look at four similarities between trade and college basketball.

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March 22, 2019/by Lauren Kyger

Trade and Conversation: A Book Review of the Monk of Mokha

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March 22, 2019/by Andrea Durkin

Lapham’s Quarterly on Trade

ON THE GO

August 2, 2018/by Scott Miller

Energy Trade and GATT Rules: Is Something Missing?

Trade in hydrocarbons, fissionable materials and cross-border transmission of electricity largely take place outside the multilateral trading system. Two key developments may now lead to convergence between the energy business and the rules of the WTO.