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Trump takes aim at globalization on day 1

The inaugural address of the 45th President of the United States had all the nuance of a boxing match, with the outsider Trump on one side, and the Western financial and political Ă©lite on the other. Anyone who hoped to see a calmer, more…

Trump’s take on global trade

One thing is certain about what to expect from the new Trump administration concerning global trade policy: There will be great uncertainty. Donald Trump talked tough on trade throughout the US presidential campaign. He singled out some…

Transitioning to the Trump presidency

By recent historical standards, Donald Trump’s transition is not moving any more slowly than previous ones. In 2008, many of Barack Obama’s major appointments weren’t made until well into December. But Obama was relatively consistent in his…