UPCOMING EVENT
Monday, November 09, 2009
10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Washington, DC
While developing countries struggle to improve their economic status in an environment of increased globalization and trade, the World Trade Organization's dispute settlement mechanism continues to disproportionately benefit wealthy nations. On November 9, Brookings will hold a discussion on recent efforts and suggested proposals to help developing countries overcome hurdles imposed by the WTO. Read More
PAST EVENT
Friday, November 06, 2009
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Washington, DC
President Barack Obama is scheduled to arrive in Tokyo on November 12, beginning his first trip to Asia as president. He will also travel to China, South Korea and Singapore, where he will take part in meetings of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum. On November 6, the Center for Northeast Asian Policy Studies and the John L. Thornton China Center at Brookings hosted a discussion of President Obama’s upcoming trip and the issues he is likely to face. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Mauricio Cárdenas, October 23, 2009, The Brookings Institution
Only a few regions in the world are more affected by climate change than Latin America. However the region lacks a common perspective and will not be heard in the U.S. Congress or in international deliberations in Copenhagen unless it unifies as a strong voice. Mauricio Cárdenas proposes a formal subgroup of several Latin American countries for cooperation on climate change and points to specific commitments they should consider. Read More
BOOK
Chad P. Bown, October 15, 2009
Self-Enforcing Trade examines the WTO's "extended litigation process," highlighting the tangle of international economics, law, and politics that participants must master. He identifies the costs that prevent developing countries from disentangling the
self-enforcement process and fully using the WTO system as part of their growth strategies. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
September 17, 2009, The Brookings Institution
On September 24, President Obama will chair his first G-20 Summit in Pittsburgh. With the world economy improving, leaders will now focus their attention on economic recovery and restoring financial stability. Experts from Brookings Global Economy and Development program analyze top issues to be addressed at the summit and provide recommendations on how to effectively overcome global economic and governance challenges to ensure recovery now and to prevent future crises. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Eswar Prasad, September 14, 2009, The Wall Street Journal
The Obama administration's decision to impose tariffs on imports of Chinese tires has been met with a swift and sharp response by China. Eswar Prasad discusses the implications of protectionist measures and warns this U.S.-China spat could have global consequences. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Warwick J. McKibbin and Andrew Stoeckel, August 31, 2009, The Brookings Institution
Brookings expert Warwick McKibbin and CAMA Visiting Fellow, Andrew Stoeckel, use modelling to explore the implications of the large increase in fiscal deficits and the implications of a global trade war in response to the financial crisis. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Chad P. Bown, August 28, 2009, The Financial Times
The Obama Administration faces a new trade dilemma — the possibility of imposing new import restrictions on Chinese tyres. Chad P. Bown discusses the element of protectionism and offers ways in which the U.S. can address this issue. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Chad P. Bown, August 06, 2009, The Wall Street Journal
Chad Bown examines a new set of data from the World Bank's Global Antidumping Database to find emerging trends in trade policy and protectionism. As global economies continue to feel the effect of the financial crisis, protectionist measures have increased 31% and trends point to a new wave of global protectionism. Read More
BOOK
Isaac Sorkin and Lael Brainard, July 31, 2009
Brookings Trade Forum provides comprehensive analysis on current and emerging issues of international trade and macroeconomics. Practitioners and academics contribute to
each volume, with papers that provide an in-depth look at a particular topic. The 2008/2009 edition focuses on climate policy and its impact on trade. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Mwangi S. Kimenyi, July 30, 2009, The Brookings Institution
In August, high-level delegations of government, private sector and civil society representatives from the United States and sub-Saharan Africa met in Nairobi for the eighth annual forum on the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). Mwangi Kimenyi reflects on the success of AGOA and how the forum can be a chance to focus on making Africa competitive. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Erica S. Downs, July 30, 2009, ForeignPolicy.com
Erica Downs examines what is behind the recent Iranian invitation to China to invest $43 billion in Iran's oil industry. Downs argues that Iran is aiming to lessen the impact of additional international sanctions by adding to its meager refining capability, but she also believes there are several reasons China will be unwilling to deliver everything Iran wants. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Chad P. Bown, July 23, 2009, The Brookings Institution
Chad P. Bown finds that although the G-20 committed to reduce trade protectionism and barriers following the start of the financial crisis, almost all of them have turned to trade “remedy” policy instruments in response to domestic industry demands for protection from import competition. Read More
PAST EVENT
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
9:30 AM to 3:45 PM
Washington, DC
On July 15, the Center on the United States and Europe and the Energy Security Initiative at Brookings hosted leading experts from Turkey, Russia and Europe for a conference focusing on Turkey’s and Russia’s roles in European energy security and the role of energy in shaping cooperation and stability in neighboring regions. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Steven Globerman and Paul Storer, July 13, 2009, The Brookings Instuitution
The authors of this report examine changes in the behavior of Canada-U.S. trade following the tightened border security in response to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. Read More