http://www.heritage.org/static/rss/trade.xmlTrade - The Heritage Foundationen-US© Copyright 2012info@heritage.orgRSS Generator {46E4D873-2158-4B86-ABD3-5AC7728C95C3}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/research/reports/2012/05/after-wto-membership-promoting-human-rights-in-russia-with-the-magnitsky-actAriel Cohen, Ph.D., Bryan RileyRussia’s accession to the World Trade Organization (WTO) will put U.S. companies at a disadvantage with their global competitors unless Congress first exempts Russia from the application of the Jackson–Vanik AmendmentMon, 14 May 2012 10:58:00 -0400{8C446C88-1925-42B9-828C-FD3E1D73DDED}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/research/commentary/2012/05/lawfare-chinese-styleKim R. Holmes, Ph.D.Many people think the best way to deal with China is to make it a stakeholder in the international system. The idea is that, if China were part of the system, it would play by the system’s accepted rules.Wed, 02 May 2012 01:00:00 -0400{BC376EFF-0D3D-4B15-B78D-F6E491F956EB}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/research/reports/2012/04/bilateral-investment-treaties-trade-principles-and-the-new-model-bitDerek Scissors, Ph.D.BITs are an important tool, but the new model BIT remains inadequate for countries that have state-driven economies and regulatory systems.Thu, 26 Apr 2012 14:53:00 -0400{EA4D8A87-97FD-4998-98D3-30F206A1E901}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/research/reports/2012/04/affordable-footwear-act-give-shoe-taxes-the-bootEdward Gresser, Bryan RileyThe Affordable Footwear Act would cut tariffs and make the next pair of shoes more affordable for everyone, especially low-income families.Tue, 24 Apr 2012 01:00:00 -0400{3B95A76F-79E8-4BEC-9FDD-11620289FFA0}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/multimedia/audio/2012/04/riley-podcast-4-19-12Bryan Riley, David WeinbergerIn this week's Heritage in Focus podcast, Bryan Riley discusses the sugar quota that is driving up candy prices, and how this trade policy can be fixed. David Weinberger hosts.Thu, 19 Apr 2012 01:00:00 -0400{F1001768-42EA-4C6E-90C8-2935CD7E1FA8}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/research/reports/2012/04/trade-and-prosperity-in-the-50-states-the-case-of-north-carolinaBryan RileyEveryone benefits from less-expensive goods and more jobs. North Carolina can best represent the interests of its citizens by rejecting protectionist policies and returning to its free-trade roots.Mon, 16 Apr 2012 16:35:00 -0400{29CF84FD-F5F1-417D-9024-B8672267A759}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/research/reports/2012/04/how-the-us-can-support-free-trade-in-the-philippinesWalter LohmanAmerica should do whatever it can to support the Philippines—especially when it can do so by supporting free trade.Thu, 12 Apr 2012 17:27:00 -0400{E3450DC5-A009-416F-8EDB-0EBFA8423312}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/multimedia/video/2012/04/alt-ynn-4-11-12Robert AltRobert Alt discussed the legal issues regarding fracking on Your News Now.Wed, 11 Apr 2012 01:00:00 -0400{9296D564-46C6-475A-8953-D10F184703A4}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/research/reports/2012/04/chinese-commercial-espionage-us-policy-recommendationsDerek Scissors, Ph.D.The U.S. should make a sharp change in its response to Chinese commercial espionage.Mon, 09 Apr 2012 15:50:00 -0400{BC556C62-2F50-49AF-9E0A-DD3B4F1BDD07}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/research/reports/2012/04/us-brazil-summit-time-for-a-bold-policy-visionRay Walser, Ph.D.The U.S. needs a weighty, strategic-minded approach to Brazil that spans a spectrum of trade, energy, aerospace, and security possibilities. Fri, 06 Apr 2012 12:50:00 -0400{F18B2974-0B1D-43A4-B737-D4425FA1FA02}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/research/reports/2012/03/strengthening-us-indonesia-trade-and-economic-relationsDerek Scissors, Ph.D.Indonesia’s success calls for more attention from the American private sector, and the U.S. government can help.Wed, 07 Mar 2012 11:05:00 -0500{0EEA2AFF-1E13-4AD6-ACE6-6CE77CE923F2}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/research/commentary/2012/03/get-lost-law-of-the-sea-treatyPeter BrookesAOL Defense's February 29 piece, "Hill Turns Up Heat On White House Over 'Law Of The Sea'" gives a good presentation of the reasons supporters believe the 1982 Law of the Sea Treaty (LOST) should be ratified, but it doesn't talk about why the treaty was deep-sixed some 30 years ago -- and has remained there since.Mon, 05 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0500{B177730B-76C7-41C6-B200-320A0C012693}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/research/testimony/2012/03/chinese-state-owned-enterprises-and-the-us-policy-on-chinaDerek Scissors, Ph.D.The most effective response to long-term Chinese competition outside the PRC is improving long-term American competitiveness both at home and in third markets.Thu, 01 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0500{23754311-BCEE-4C07-8371-88FC6F88A524}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/research/reports/2012/02/gas-prices-5-half-truths-about-rising-gasoline-pricesNicolas LorisPolicies that restrict oil exploration, refining, and production should not artificially drive gas prices higher.Thu, 23 Feb 2012 16:55:00 -0500{67774E0F-79F6-4697-AA89-8BC3ACF2E773}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/multimedia/audio/2012/02/scribecast-2-18-12Robert Bluey, Lachlan MarkayOn this week’s Scribecast, Rob Bluey and Lachlan Markay interview Phelim McAleer, a journalist and filmmaker working on a new documentary called FrackNation, which seeks to reveal the truth about hydraulic fracturing. The interview runs about 11 minutes.Sat, 18 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500{F2654A44-9A84-45FC-B1B1-AF28BB2F37F2}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/research/reports/2012/02/americas-global-agenda-for-economic-freedomThe Heritage Foundation Economic Freedom Task ForceThe U.S economic influence can be decisive in promoting property rights and anti-corruption measures abroad. Specifically, the U.S. should seek out opportunities to negotiate and implement new free trade with Colombia, Panama, and South Korea.Fri, 17 Feb 2012 13:59:00 -0500{7DBDA505-4F9A-4833-87C8-F4F1F8E55159}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/research/reports/2012/02/xi-visit-an-opportunity-to-finally-establish-china-prioritiesDean Cheng, Derek Scissors, Ph.D.The Obama Administration should use Xi Jinping’s visit to clarify American military, economic, and diplomatic priorities toward China.Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500{28188CC2-C53A-4F1D-B014-BE8D163AC1FE}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/research/commentary/2012/01/how-liberty-can-fuel-energy-productionBecky Norton DunlopFreedom, opportunity, prosperity and a civil society have made America exceptional. But without energy — secure and affordable energy — many of our great accomplishments would not have been possible.Tue, 10 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500{81F9CFD2-26F1-4422-9C30-79679869113B}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/research/reports/2012/01/chinese-investment-slower-growth-in-china-foreign-investments-in-2011Derek Scissors, Ph.D.Because Chinese investment will be a notable force for years to come, the U.S. needs to improve its response, both at home and around the globe.Mon, 09 Jan 2012 12:27:00 -0500{25272CE9-E4DC-4581-BE34-8C8F88A0DD93}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/research/reports/2011/12/beyond-the-border-enhancing-security-and-improving-trade-between-the-united-states-and-canadaJessica ZuckermanThe right approach to joint U.S.–Canada security serves to emphasize the two nations’ economic and diplomatic ties.Fri, 16 Dec 2011 13:35:00 -0500