The 2011 Trade Numbers: How Are We Doing? by John Murphy
In
his State of the Union address two years ago, President Obama set the
goal of doubling U.S. exports within five years. With the U.S.
Department of Commerce releasing trade statistics for 2011 today, it's a good moment to ask: How are we doing?
Toward a Transatlantic Trade Agreement: Gaining Momentum, by John Murphy
The
U.S. Chamber's efforts to build support for an ambitious Transatlantic
Economic and Trade Pact are gaining traction. Heads of government in
Germany, France, Britain, and the Netherlands have publicly voiced
support in the past month for a transatlantic trade accord. So have
BUSINESSEUROPE, the confederation of 41 leading national business
organizations in 35 European countries, and the Transatlantic Business
Dialogue. It's great to have the wind at our backs.
Good News for Business and Leisure Travelers by Justin Lumadue
While
many of us try to emulate the speed and efficiency in which George
Clooney's character in Up in the Air goes through security screening at
the airport, all too often it doesn't quite work out as it does in the
movies. The hassles of travel can sometimes make even the most seasoned
traveler dread certain aspects of a trip, but two announcements this
week will benefit frequent business and leisure travelers.
U.S.-Brazil Economic and Commercial Agenda: Creating U.S. Jobs and Driving Economic Growth by Jodi Bond
Last
week, the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development announced
that foreign direct investment (FDI) flows to Brazil increased by 35.3%,
showing that despite a global economic slowdown U.S. companies continue
to see opportunities in Latin America's biggest economy. In 2012 and
beyond, engagement with Brazil has the potential to create American jobs
and drive economic growth.
