In Mexico, Drug Trade Flourished With the Help of the State
It was, even by the usual high standards of New York Times investigations, an article that took my breath away. On Saturday, my colleagues Natalie Kitroeff and Ronen Bergman published…
Factories May Be Leaving China, but Trade Ties Are Stronger Than They Seem
The United States has spent the past five years pushing to reduce its reliance on China for computer chips, solar panels and various consumer imports amid growing concern over Beijing’s…
Raimondo Heads to China to Both Promote Trade, and Restrict It
Gina Raimondo, the secretary of commerce, is heading to China on Saturday with two seemingly contradictory responsibilities: a mandate to strengthen U.S. business relations with Beijing while also imposing some…
Climate Risks Loom Over Panama Canal, a Vital Global Trade Link
Shallow waters, meet Christmas shopping. Drought, aggravated by the burning of fossil fuels, is slowing down the ship traffic that carries goods in and out of the United States through…