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What""s Behind the Global Backlash--A Business Week Poll on Globalization

In an era of unprecedented prosperity, why is there a growing backlash in America against globalization? The benefits of free trade may appear obvious to CEOs, policymakers, and pundits, but denial of a rising wave of public anger against trade could prove dangerous.

The IMF: Dr. Death?

Time Magazine A case study of how the global banker's shock therapy helps economies but hammers the poor BY ERIC POOLEY

Unions Deny Stand Over Trade Policy Is Protectionism

By STEVEN GREENHOUSE WASHINGTON, April 22 -- The American labor movement, while waging its biggest battle ever against trade liberalization, is trying to fend off charges from many economists, business executives and members of Congress that it has re-embraced protectionism.

Orange Juice Tariff Hinders Trade Pact for U.S. and Brazil

By ANTHONY DePALMA with SIMON ROMERO If the universe holds a more ideal place for growing oranges than Matao, it has yet to be discovered. The mix of sun, soil and revitalizing rain in this section of southeastern Brazil so perfectly suits citrus that the trees planted in vast plantations across rolling red hills almost bow to the ground with oranges waiting to be picked.

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Leads Congressional Delegation to China

Agence France Presse WASHINGTON, April 24 (AFP) - US Agriculture Secretary Dan Glickman leaves for China Monday accompanied by four members of Congress to study China's commitment to market opening agreements, his office said.

Slow Progress Towards Sustainable Agriculture Since Rio, FAO Warns

Reference No.: 3221 / Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

Albright Urges US Congress to Back China on WTO

Agence France Presse NEW YORK, April 24 (AFP) - US Secretary of State Madeleine Albright on Monday called on the United States Congress to vote in favour of China's entry into the World Trade Organisation.

US Labor Intensifies Fight Against China Pact

By Adam Entous WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Opponents of President Clinton's landmark trade pact with China will intensify their lobbying campaign on Tuesday, with "fair trade" caravans through Texas and Massachusetts and television ads featuring grim footage of Chinese sweatshop workers.

Mexico Farmers Protest Cheap Imports from El Norte

April 18, 2000 MEXICO CITY -- Mexico is often viewed in the United States as the land of cheap imports. But in the eyes of Mexican dairy and grain farmers, the cheap imports are from the United States, and that is a problem.

Write Here. Libel There. So Beware

The Washington Post | By Bruce D. Brown | April 23, 2000