Business
U.S. Trade Representative Susan Schwab on open markets, fighting protectionist zealots and the anti-corruption aspects of trade agreements.
Jan. 16, 2008
World & Nation
President Bush’s top trade negotiator said the U.S. plans to find a way to revive global trade talks that collapsed in acrimony this week.
July 27, 2006
California
It’s been an uphill battle for residents here for more than six years, but officials at the Port of Los Angeles have finally agreed to build them a community center on the waterfront.
Feb. 16, 1995
The Bush administration announced Tuesday that it planned to negotiate a trade agreement with other major countries to bolster the fight against counterfeit products.
Oct. 24, 2007
The U.S. had applied pressure with the World Trade Organization.
Nov. 30, 2007
Los Angeles Mayor Richard Riordan’s appointment of two new members to the Harbor Commission this week has fueled criticism that he is turning over the port’s huge operation to a five-member panel indifferent to or ignorant of neighboring communities.
July 21, 1994
The Bush administration Monday accused 63 trading partners, including China and the European Union, of erecting unfair barriers to American exports.
April 3, 2007
Wilmington residents say they can feel it slipping through their fingers.
Dec. 1, 1994
The United States will review whether to withdraw longtime trade benefits for India, Brazil and 11 other advanced developing countries, U.S. trade officials said Monday.
Aug. 8, 2006
In a pointed and uncharacteristically harsh attack, the chief strategist for discount brokerage Charles Schwab Corp. on Monday disparaged Merrill Lynch & Co.’
Nov. 2, 1999