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Chevy Volt Should Be Given Award for 'U.S. Tax Subsidy of the Year'

Chevy Volt Should Be Given Award for 'U.S. Tax Subsidy of the Year'

The Chevy Volt has become a political punching bag for Republicans, but it represents the best of U.S. innovation and future competitiveness.

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How Kraft Foods, Oreos, and Starbucks Coffee Have Taken Off in China

How Kraft Foods, Oreos, and Starbucks Coffee Have Taken Off in China

Despite government negativity, some U.S. companies have made great strides in developing their brands in China due to smarter practices and the force of the market.

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Worker Abuse in Chinese Factories Means It's Time for Apple to Bring Factories to the U.S.

Worker Abuse in Chinese Factories Means It's Time for Apple to Bring Factories to the U.S.

Apple products are the hottest electronic devices sold in the U.S. and the Chinese factories in which these products are made mistreat their workers. So, why can't they be produced in the U.S.?

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As U.S. Rejects Keystone XL, Canada Should Turn to China to Fill Trade Gap

As U.S. Rejects Keystone XL, Canada Should Turn to China to Fill Trade Gap

Obama's rejection of the Keystone XL pipeline opens a unique opportunity for Canada to diversify its trade relations while also improving its bargaining position with the U.S.

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U.S.-EU Super Trade Pact: How the Two Can Drive the Global Economy Once More

U.S.-EU Super Trade Pact: How the Two Can Drive the Global Economy Once More

If implemented, the trade agreement would include an investment agreement, regulatory cooperation, and the free flow of data.

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What Canadian Foreign Policy Can Teach the U.S. and APEC

What Canadian Foreign Policy Can Teach the U.S. and APEC

Canada's foreign policy offers a model for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation organization to pursue more multilateralism and integration.

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Canada Becoming a Global Trade Superpower

Canada Becoming a Global Trade Superpower

The recent signing of a free trade agreement with Brazil and an upcoming deal with the EU set the stage for a significant shift in Canadian foriegn economic policy.

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Infinite Growth In a Finite World: What OWS Fails To Articulate

Infinite Growth In a Finite World: What OWS Fails To Articulate

We are all frustrated with the apparent failure of the global economic system. Still, it has been difficult for us to articulate our frustration.

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