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When Biden Gets Screwed by OPEC

Recommended Reading / October 10th, 2022 / By Dan Schnur

Biden's hoping that abortion, Putin, and Trump will be enough to convince swing voters to overlook how much they are paying to fill their gas tanks.

OPEC, Joe Biden, Oil, Trade, Energy, Gas Prices, Inflation

How the Ukraine Conflict is Impacting Global Food Security

Recommended Reading / May 6th, 2022 / By Christopher Barnard

The war in Ukraine risks creating global food shortages, inflating prices even higher, and putting farmers at a severe disadvantage in combating climate change.

Ukraine War, Russia, Ukraine, World, Food, Trade

When Rooting for Ukraine Gets Harder

Recommended Reading / March 14th, 2022 / By Dan Schnur

For the first few weeks of the war, rooting for Ukraine was painless for most Americans. But it’s about to get a lot more difficult.

Ukraine War, Russia, Ukraine, Energy, Gas Prices, Oil, Trade

When Democrats and Republicans Agree on Something

Recommended Reading / December 10th, 2021 / By Dan Schnur

The bill banning most imports from the Xinjiang region of China addresses a critical matter of international policy on which Biden should deploy as much political capital as he can muster.

Bipartisanship, China, Human Rights, Uighur Muslims, Trade, World

Story of the Week: Global Supply Chain Issues Drive Inflation Fears

Story of the Week / October 14th, 2021 / By AllSides Staff

Last week, international business leaders warned of a potential systemic collapse if issues persist.

Story Of The Week, Supply Chains, Economy And Jobs, Trade, Banking And Finance, Inflation Rate

Foreign Policy Surveys Suggest Republicans Support International Cooperation

Recommended Reading / January 14th, 2021 / By Jackson Lanzer

From the Center Editor's Note: This viewpoint is from a writer rated Center. As America nears a presidential transition, the Biden administration promises an updated foreign policy full of international alliances. The Biden-Harris campaign website pledges that in their administration, “...

United News Roundup, Foreign Policy, World, Polarization, Trade

When the United States Turns Away From the World

News / July 15th, 2020 / By Dan Schnur

This past week’s political headlines were dominated by chatter about presidential facemasks and executive clemency. But there was less noticeable and more important news that surfaced as well, which underscored the continued retreat of the United States from its role on the world stage...

World, Foreign Policy, Trade, Elections, 2020 Election, Joe Biden, Donald Trump

Republicans and Democrats Switch Stances on Trade, Syria, Immigration

Bias / October 21st, 2019 / By John Gable, AllSides Co-founder

While there can certainly be a lot of ideological diversity among members of the same political party, Republicans and Democrats generally share the same stances on key issues as their fellow party members. So when ideas switch parties entirely, things can get interesting. Today, issues...

Republican Party, Democratic Party, Immigration, Syria, Trade, Free Trade

Story of the Week: Trump Increases Tariffs on Chinese Goods

Story of the Week / May 10th, 2019 / By AllSides Staff

President Trump on Friday increased tariffs on $200 million in Chinese goods from 10 percent to 25 percent. Some say the move will hurt American businesses and consumers, who will foot the majority of the bill, while others argue that the duties will even out the trade relationship...

Trade, Tariffs, China, Donald Trump, Story Of The Week, News

U.S. and Canada Reach New Trade Pact to Supersede NAFTA

Story of the Week / October 4th, 2018 / By John Gable, AllSides Co-founder

The U.S. and Canada on Sunday reached a new trilateral trade deal with Mexico which will supersede the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). Supporters of the revised pact, known as the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), have characterized it as a win for free trade, while...

Trade, NAFTA, USMCA, Donald Trump, Story Of The Week, News

Trump to Impose Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum

Story of the Week / March 8th, 2018 / By John Gable, AllSides Co-founder

President Trump officially announced new tariffs on steel and aluminum, exempting Mexico and Canada. Critics argue this could spark a trade war, while some in favor say that this is part of his 'America First' agenda. The plan also has unlikely supporters in large unions and some...

Trade, Tariffs, Donald Trump, Story Of The Week, News

Story of the Week: Trade Deal

News / May 14th, 2015 / By John Gable, AllSides Co-founder

Earlier this week Obama's own party resisted his lobbying for a major trade bill, but on Wednesday Senate leaders said they had forged a deal to move forward with the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) and Trade Promotion Authority (TPA). Will this bill ultimately be considered a bipartisan...

Trade, News

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