From the fall of the Berlin Wall to 9/11, we had relative peace and prosperity. It was an opportunity to salve some festering national wounds. We squandered it completely—and helped give rise to the crises we’re dealing with today.

China is trying to shut U.S. companies out of Southeast Asia. We can’t let that happen.

The Energy Charter Treaty, with 53 signatories, allows energy companies to sue states that make their business unprofitable.

It's also great for fossil fuel companies.

While Trump loudly escalates his trade war with China, most 2020 contenders are muted—and that's a mistake.

The Trump administration's new NAFTA revisions and a labor-friendly Mexican president could turn unexpected strikes on the border into a movement that transforms both countries.

Trump touts agreements with foreign leaders as historic accomplishments, but they're just rebranded versions of the status quo.

The single most important vote of the 116th Congress will be on trade: specifically, the NAFTA replacement. We have absolutely no idea where the new legislators stand on it.

There’s an important truth behind his attack on globalization.

Much has been made of the very real woes of American workers. But Mexicans are trapped in an especially brutal cycle of dependence and exile.

Haunted by the 100-day mark, the president has created a lot of news this week. But it's all an illusion.

Justin Trudeau tried to befriend Trump, but bullies only respect people who fight back. That's why Trump is beating Trudeau to a pulp over trade.

The president is becoming a typical right-wing Republican, thereby preserving a flawed status quo.

The U.S.-Mexico relationship greatly benefits the U.S. All that could change.

Trump doesn't know what he's talking about, but his message is resonating in key states. Here's how Clinton can fight back.