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Much Ado About NAFTA

Posted on March 6, 2008
Previously filed under: North America, Trade
As November approaches both Democratic hopefuls are pointing fingers at NAFTA-- but what is really to blame for American job losses?
Keywords: Nafta, fair trade, Obama, Clinton

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The Fair Trade Future

Posted on February 6, 2008
Previously filed under: North America, Trade
The authors of the book 'Fair Trade: The Challenges of Transforming Globalization' suggest some key changes for the Fair Trade market.
Keywords: fair trade, global economy, sustainability, agriculture

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Organic Cosmetics Break Out

Posted on August 3, 2007
Previously filed under: Asia, Culture and Society
Organic beauty products are increasing in popularity, but are they really as natural as they claim?
Keywords: organic cosmetics, skincare, fair trade, technology

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International Trade

Posted on June 19, 2007
Previously filed under: Definitions
Trade is one of the more complicated facets of the international economy.
Keywords: trade, fair trade, free trade, Nafta, Cafta, mercosur, APEC

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Why "Fair Trade" Could Backfire for the United States

Posted on March 27, 2007
Previously filed under: North America, Trade
Many economists believe that the current approach to manufacturing employment in the United States will do little if anything to solve the current crisis.
Keywords: Neoliberalism, free trade, savings, economics, fair trade, Manufacturing, trade

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Fair Trade and Chocolate in Ghana

Posted on February 27, 2007
Countries: Ghana
Previously filed under: Africa, Agriculture
The Day Chocolate Company, a part of the fair-trade practicing Divine Chocolate Company, hopes to expand in the United States.
Keywords: globalization, fair trade, Cocoa farmers, Africa

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Fair Trade Sweatshops?

Posted on February 22, 2007
Previously filed under: North America, Trade
Supporting 'clean clothes' campaigns to end the exploitative labour practices that pervade the textile industry is not as simple as just picking the 'right' brand to buy.
Keywords: fair trade, free trade, sweatshops, Nike, exploitation, corporation

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United States Must Redefine "Fair Trade"

Posted on February 2, 2007
Previously filed under: North America, Trade
The Director of Policy Innovations delves into U.S. trade policies calling for a new, fairer policy that would aim to provide more people the opportunity to enjoy world trade.
Keywords: fair trade, environment, social responsibility

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Fairtrade Cotton, Will it Make a Difference?

Posted on January 22, 2007
Previously filed under: Asia, Trade
Fair trade prices help to alleviate the crushing poverty that affects agricultural workers in the developing world.
Keywords: cotton, fair trade, developing nations, economics, trade

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Café Culture in Buenos Aires - Not a Starbucks in Sight!

Posted on January 9, 2007
Countries: Argentina
Previously filed under: South America, Global Economy
In this era of globalization, Buenos Aires has managed to preserve its traditional, slow-paced coffee culture.
Keywords: trade, Starbucks, fair trade, coffee culture, coffee

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Fair Trade for All - How Trade Can Promote Development

Posted on August 4, 2006
Previously filed under: Book and Film Reviews
In a new book Joseph E. Stiglitz and Andrew Charlton offer a controversial argument about how globalization can actually help Third World countries develop and prosper.
Keywords: fair trade, protectionism, wto, Doha, Cancun

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Wall-to-Wall Walmart?

Posted on July 25, 2006
Previously filed under: Opinions and Editorials
Walmart is often examined as the quintessential example of globalization, but is this a fair analysis?
Keywords: Walmart, fair trade, business, growth

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A Floundering WTO - Part I

Posted on April 7, 2006
Previously filed under: Trade
Without WTO agreement on reforms before April 30th, the hopes of fair trade for developing nations could be postponed indefinitely.
Keywords: wto, world trade, free trade, fair trade, World Trade Organization, doha round

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A Floundering WTO - Part II

Posted on April 7, 2006
Previously filed under: Trade
Disunity in the ranks of the developing nations allows developed countries to maintain their trade barriers.
Keywords: wto, world trade, free trade, fair trade, World Trade Organization, doha round

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No Globalization, Please - We Are French!

Posted on April 7, 2006
Countries: France
Previously filed under: Europe and Middle East, General Globalization
Populist posturing comes head to head with Chirac's stealth globalization.
Keywords: subsidies, poverty, globalization, free trade, fair trade, Europe

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Zimbabwe: Irony of Rich Farmers Without Cash

All Africa - Fri, 05/16/2008 - 13:16
ZIMBABWE'S tobacco farmers are having cash problems. They have so much money in their pockets, but cannot buy what they need because it is in the form of cheques.

Ghana: Fisheries Act Forbids Foreign Vessels From Fishing

All Africa - Fri, 05/16/2008 - 12:22
The Ministry of Fisheries has denied allegations by a group, called the Joint Action Against Pair Trawling (JAAPT) that foreign vessels have invaded Ghana's fishing industry and all vessels plying the coastal areas of the country are engaged in pair trawling activities. It says the allegations are simply untrue.

Surplus Rice in Japan 'Could End Rice Crisis'

OneWorld Daily Headlines - Sat, 05/17/2008 - 07:44
Selling excess rice held in Japan and imported from the United States would incite a rapid drop in the global price of rice but requires immediate action from Tokyo and Washington, write former editor of The Rice Trader, Tom Slayton, and policy analyst, Peter Timmer.

Half in Ten

OneWorld Daily Headlines - Sat, 05/17/2008 - 07:44
Four prominent American social justice groups are launching a campaign to halve poverty in the United States in 10 years.

Myanmar Farmers May Miss Harvest

New York Times - Thu, 05/15/2008 - 21:34
The timing of Cyclone Nargis, which disrupted farmers as they were preparing to plant, could not have been worse.

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