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I write about trade and international economics for the New York Times, formerly WaPo. Tips to ana dot swanson at nytimes dotcom. 'A special kind of nerd'

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    Mar 19

    The targeted businesses have long been identified online & by police as places where sex work & possible exploitation regularly occurred — & where Asian women could be found. The crime cannot be separated from the racist hypersexualization of Asian women.

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    Mar 18

    "In Washington, ‘Free Trade’ Is No Longer Gospel" ,

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  3. Mar 17

    The Senate voted 98-0 to confirm Katherine Tai as USTR on Wednesday

    In Washington, ‘Free Trade’ Is No Longer Gospel Like its predecessor, the Biden administration has largely dispensed with the idea of free trade as a goal in and of itself
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    Mar 17

    An excellent take from ⁦⁩ on how profoundly the politics of trade have changed. The question now is whether we will see new and creative approaches to make trade work better for Americans, or just gridlock.

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    Mar 17
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    It's worth noting that even while some politicians were touting the benefits of free trade, there was a substantial amount of protectionism built into the system (e.g. 25% truck tariffs, anti-dumping tariffs, Buy America, Jones Act, etc.).

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    Mar 17

    What has really changed is the nature of modern trade and economies. Growing services employment and trade. Emerging economies but mostly China. Technology allowing firms to source from anywhere, and manufacture with less workers.

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  7. Mar 17

    In Washington, ‘Free Trade’ Is No Longer Gospel Like its predecessor, the Biden administration has largely dispensed with the idea of free trade as a goal in and of itself

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    Mar 15

    We must all ensure that the renewable energy jobs of the just transition we are fighting for are not based on inputs produced by slave labor.

    NEW: urges the Biden administration to ban polysilicon imports from Xinjiang, citing concerns about forced labor. The letter comes ahead of the administration's first high-level meeting with Chinese officials this week
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  9. Mar 15

    “Are they going to indeed walk the walk of their climate- and worker-friendly commitments?” says of the Biden administration. “I think it’s a really important question to be asked.”

    NEW: urges the Biden administration to ban polysilicon imports from Xinjiang, citing concerns about forced labor. The letter comes ahead of the administration's first high-level meeting with Chinese officials this week
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  10. Mar 15

    For background, here's our story looking at the ties between Chinese solar companies and Xinjiang from January

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  11. Mar 15

    NEW: urges the Biden administration to ban polysilicon imports from Xinjiang, citing concerns about forced labor. The letter comes ahead of the administration's first high-level meeting with Chinese officials this week

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    Mar 15

    Millions in the U.S. left their jobs in the last year, many sidelined because of child care or health concerns. These labor-force dropouts are not counted in the most commonly cited unemployment rate.

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  13. Mar 5

    US, Europe suspend tariffs. The aircraft dispute is an early test of the Biden administration's ability to rebuild ties with Europe

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    Mar 5

    This didn't age well...

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    Mar 5

    The White House readout of the -Biden call says they agreed to coordinate on China. The word was notably absent from her statement.

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    Mar 5

    NEW: We joined in agreeing to a 4-month suspension of tariffs related to the Aircraft disputes. The suspension covers tariffs on both aircraft and non-aircraft products. Read the statement:

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    Mar 2

    At least 34 states (plus DC) allow some teachers to get a shot of the COVID vaccine. At least 19 (plus DC) have made some grocery workers eligible. The has been tracking the ever-changing rules in every state on a daily basis. Look up your state:

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    Mar 3

    A sharp decline in commercial property values is expected to hit city and town budgets, even as state revenues hold up OK. Smart story from ⁦⁩

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    Mar 1

    *whispers* it never stopped being March

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  20. Feb 25

    Biden's pick for trade representative promises break from past policy

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