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An article from the economics section of The Economist on free trade. It focuses on America's lost decade and the role of liberalization of trade in it.

The article is an example of how the trade disputes between China and the U.S. results in China finding new ways of getting around those trade barriers by using the free trade agreement between Columbia and the U.S: "With around 35 to 40% of the value of a product added in Colombia, it may be considered Colombian and enter the U.S. tax free"

This article discusses a new trading bloc being formed called the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP). This trading bloc would include countries such as Taiwan, New Zealand and Singapore. It shows the struggle it can be to form trading blocs, as this one has been proposed since 2006.

The Obama administration wants to complete free trade agreements with south korea, columbia and panama. They hope to create more jobs that were initially lost by foreign competition. The trade agreements will reduce the price of American products and therefore will increase the sales of these american goods. Obama said: "These agreements will support tens of thousands of jobs across the country for workers making products stamped with three proud words: Made in America,"

THE passage this month of free trade agreements may be a victory not only for President Obama, but also for workers in Colombia, Panama and South Korea. Although the anticipated economic consequences of these agreements are small, these pacts also offer a mechanism for improving workers' rights in partner countries.

This article discusses upcoming changes in Africa that will allow for free trade while meanwhile instituting trade blocs.

This article highlights the potential for a new free trade zone containing mostly south and east african countries. Many problems may arise from this new institution, however, these legal and regulatory roadblocks are seen to slow down any chance of a new trade bloc in southern Africa.

This article discusses a problem that can arise from international trade. The US is upset because China, among other countries, has been exporting vast numbers of solar panels to the United States. This has crippled the US' solar panel industry causing companies to ask Obama to formalize a complaint.

This article talks about how foreign markets are threatened by the possible creation of a transaction tax for international trade among EU-countries and non-EU-countries, what would incentive the local commerce in europe and favor a protectionist policy in all Europe.

This article discusses a recent free trade agreement between the US and Colombia. It displays the various effects one trade agreement can have on the economies of other countries around the world. An example from the article is how this new agreement between the US and Colombia has strengthened Colombia's relationship with China.

Because of the protectionism surrounding the US, Columbia has taken to trading largely with China, which has boosted the Colombian economy. Now the US has decided on free trade with Colombia, even though Colombia no longer needs this as it has become independent of the US.

This article highlights a free trade deal between many south American countries and the united states which apparently will increase labor standards there.

This article discusses an initiative by the head of states of several African countries to form a FTA between 26 African countries. The article discusses the advantages of this FTA such as very small countries working together to improve global trading but also the problems with creating it such as the political and social issues in Africa right now.

China is intervening in currency markets to make its own currency cheaper, which allows for chinese goods to be less expensive then in the USA. The U.S. Senate is seeking an official investigation into this and if it concludes that China is keeping its currency artificially low then retaliatory tariffs will be set in place.

This article deals with a US trade watchdog that will investigate a claim by Taiwanese phone firm HTC that Apple has infringed its patents.

Small and medium enterprises are very important to the international economy , and economists are always looking for more businesses of this size. Smaller businesses are important to maintain a variety of choices for consumers worldwide. This article delves into this aspect of international trade.

This is a NYT editorial article written in June addressing the issue of a looming trend of protectionism. The big trading nations' patience with the open market is wearing thin with the sluggish economic recovery. However, it is crucial that the world stays committed to the game with a sense of common purpose to survive the economic crisis. Protectionism brings disruptions of the international supply chains and reduce economic activity.

The article discusses whether there should be a change in tariff regarding the US flower import. As it is the tariff on Colombian flower imports is 8% but the US government is considering tariff free trade with Bogota, which would be less fortunate for the Colombian flower suppliers.

This articles describes the strained relationship between the United States and Mexico because of their respective protectionist policies. There is talk of both countries decreasing or completely removing these policies to allow for better trade within each country. This would decrease domestic trade and increase exportation between countries. Unemployment would decrease due to the increased trade between countries.

This article discusses the difficulties with achieving free trade between two countries. Despite the free trade agreement almost two years ago, the US and Mexico are still facing political issues which means that a mexican truck was allowed on U.S. soil for the first time recently.