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A New Trade Deal: Europe and South America Join Forces

January 9, 2026

A big trade deal just happened. The European Union and four countries from South America have agreed to work together. This deal will create a huge free-trade zone. It includes over 700 million people. This is a big step for both regions. The European Union had some disagreements. But they managed

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EU Farmers' Fears and the Mercosur Deal

January 6, 2026

The EU is trying to get all its member countries to agree on a trade deal with Mercosur. This deal has been in the works for 25 years and is supposed to be a big win for exports. But not everyone is on board yet. Italy and France are the main holdouts. They have concerns about cheap beef and sugar

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How Free Trade Zones Boost Businesses' Global Reach

July 17, 2025

Free Trade Zones (FTZs) are like special zones where businesses get extra perks to trade globally. A recent study looked at companies listed on the Shanghai and Shenzhen stock exchanges from 2009 to 2022. It found that FTZs really help businesses expand internationally. The study used a method call

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The Shift in Trade: A New Dawn for American Workers

April 15, 2025

The announcement of new tariffs on April 2, 2025, marked a significant turning point in U. S. trade policy. President Trump, flanked by union workers, declared this day as a moment of liberation from the free-trade agreements that had long been hailed as economic saviors. These tariffs are not minor

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Trade Wars: Who Wins, Who Loses?

October 28, 2024

Tariffs can really slow down economic growth, making a country less rich than it could be. Free trade helps boost wealth by letting nations make things they're best at. The U. S. excels at making advanced planes, like those from Boeing, and high-tech chips, like ones made by Nvidia. Plus, it's cheap