The global dialogue here has been more quiet than usual, so here are some of my economic law tweets over the past week: @SteveCharnovitz.
@SecRaimondo should strengthen USDOC programs without violating international trade law. Recalling my work in the 1970s with Hal Williams to establish the Commerce-Labor Adjustment Action Committee, DOC can implement innovative policies in the 2020s to promote US economic growth. 1:02 PM · Apr 11, 2021
A non state-owned enterprise in an allegedly state-controlled economy (#China) being penalized for competition policy violations in an allegedly lawless country by allegedly capricious regulators. 7:14 PM · Apr 10, 2021
The law of the #GATT refers to “private traders,” “consumers,” and “producers.” But this law on goods does not refer to the workers or to other social actors with views on market or government failure. Time to reform @WTO 9:08 AM · Apr 10, 2021
A Biden Administration commitment to #Taiwan’s defense means little. Statehood should be granted to Taiwan so that it can regain the UN Seat taken away in 1971. 9:28 PM · Apr 9, 2021
For many years, #China pursued focused pro-growth policies. But now, one gets the impression that China has been knocked off course, and is utilizing irrational policies and instruments. 8:08 AM · Apr 8, 2021
If cryptocurrencies are a commodity rather than a currency, then trade in Bitcoin (BTC) is covered by the WTO GATT agreement. 8:34 AM · Apr 6, 2021
