Canada recently cut a new deal with China. The EU and South America signed a new free trade agreement. Long-time U.S. trade ...

As tariffs and trade deals make headlines, here’s a perfect puzzle: Why, as tariffs fell and supply chains expanded in the late 20th and early 21st centuries, did many economies fail to see the ...

Recent surges in trade policy uncertainty highlight the fragility of global supply chains, prompting businesses to consider reshoring—moving production from abroad to domestic locations. Reshoring can ...

The year 2024 witnessed a number of meaningful anniversaries for the United States and its allies: the 80th anniversary of D-Day, when Allied forces landed on the beaches of Normandy, heralding the ...

Since President Trump’s inauguration on Jan. 20, it seems that many people—particularly the chattering classes—have suddenly become experts in international trade. Mr. Trump’s tariffs have spawned a ...

Recent discussions about international trade have centered on the United States’ economic relationships with Canada and Mexico, particularly regarding trade deficits. Claims suggest that the United ...

The initial ruling, by the Court of International Trade, brought the low-profile judicial body to the world’s attention. The court’s panel of three judges unanimously sided with businesses and states ...

During the Donald Trump and Joe Biden administrations, U.S. policy to promote economic security has embraced defensive measures, such as tightening sanctions and export controls, scrutinizing foreign ...

On April 2, a day he dubbed “Liberation Day,” President Donald Trump stood in the White House Rose Garden and announced a sweeping new program of tariffs intended to rebalance U.S. trade. Trump’s ...

Recent geopolitical events and policy announcements have demonstrated an unusual disconnect between significant economic threats and stock market reactions. Financial markets have shown unexpected ...

Deborah de Lange has received funding from SSHRC and ESRC and has been a member of the Liberal Party of Canada. Toronto Metropolitan University provides funding as a founding partner of The ...