Trade

The G8 nations plan a summit for May 18-19, 2012, at Camp David.

Do the collective demands of the Occupy Wall Street protesters -- and similar protesters in other cities -- have implications for U.S. Foreign Policy? In short, yes.

The "Cold War Era" and the "Space Age" have been replaced with the "Era of Globalization." What does that mean exactly?

Is globalization a plus or a minus for the United States? How should the US respond to globalization?

The Council on Foreign Relations offers this summary of the 2008 presidential candidate's positions on U.S. trade policy.

This BBC Web site tracks daily stories regarding global trade. It also offers compelling resources on trading blocs and major trade issues.

Official site of the Office of the United States Trade Representative. The Trade Representative is a Cabinet member who serves as the president’s principal trade advisor, negotiator, and spokesperson on trade issues.

The World Trade Organization is a global group creating and maintaining rules of trade among member countries.

This chapter comes from a longer online, U.S. State Department publication titled "Outline of the U.S. Economy."

Global Envision, an initiative of Mercy Corps, builds awareness about globalization, world poverty and sustainable development. Many articles featured here on free trade, fair trade, balance of trade, etc.

The North American Free Trade Agreement creates special rule for trade among Canada, the United States and Mexico. The NAFTA Secretariat mediates disputes between member-states.

The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum joins together 21 large economies (including the United States) which surround the Pacific Ocean. It is a prominent part of U.S. engagement with Asian economies.