3 July 2017 In announcing his recent decision that America would withdraw from the Paris Climate Accord, President Trump rationalised this choice indicating he represented the citizens of Pittsburgh, not those of Paris. His remarks, however, suggest the President perceives Pittsburgh as a heavily polluting city in industrial decline, requiring the government’s protection from the [...]
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The Council of Foreign Relations' invaluable summary of the literature on what will be a contentious policy debate during the Trump Presidency. The article also has useful ideas for further reading http://www.cfr.org/trade/naftas-economic-impact/p15790
4 April 2017 When Chinese President Xi Jinping visits Florida, trade will be at the top of the agenda. The meeting occurs at a pivotal moment when President Trump’s “America first” agenda has put China in the unusual position of being the champion of liberal global trade. Indeed, America’s withdrawal from the Trans-Pacific Partnership provides [...]