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Simon Lester

Simon Lester

Co-founder of WorldTradeLaw.net and China Trade Monitor. Non-resident fellow at the Baker Institute.

http://simonlester.com

Obama on Chinese Steel Duties

From an Obama press release: U.S. Senator Barack Obama today released the following statement after the International Trade Commission (ITC) concluded that Chinese pipe producers have injured U.S. manufacturers for several years by dumping circular welded steel pipe exports into our market - a practice which has been enabled

McCain on NAFTA

From a McCain speech in Ottawa last week: We must also work to ensure reliable energy supplies and increase sources of renewable energy. As you all know, Canada is America's largest energy supplier. Not only does Canada have the second largest proven oil reserves in the world, 60

The Economist on Carbon Tariffs

The Economist has an interesting "Economics focus" piece on the use of carbon tariffs against countries that do not take measures to limit their emissions. The piece describes the issue as follows: ... how can policy ensure that legal limits on emissions do not put local firms at a

Do Prizes Constitute Subsidies?

I meant to post on this a while back, but never did (I don't see any record of it anyway). Suddenly, I find myself with a good opportunity. Last year, in response to this NY Times article, there was some talk in the blogosphere about the merits of

Two Intriguing Trade Law Jobs

For aspiring academics, a couple positions at the World Trade Institute: Assistant Professor of international economic law, with a specialization in WTO law and trade regulation Assistant Professor of international economics, with a specialization in trade and development Assistant Professor of international relations, with a specialization in in-ternational economic

WTO Scholars' Forum Event in London

For those in London this coming Monday: The Directors of the WTO Scholars' Forum would like to invite you to a seminar on Monday 23rd June Dr Lorand Bartels, University of Cambridge, 'The EU's Economic Partnership Agreements with African, Caribbean and Pacific States' Here'

Guest Post from Christoph Herrmann: The Lisbon Treaty

A guest post from Christoph Herrman: Lisbon Treaty's Future Uncertain On June 12, the people of Ireland in constitutionally required referendum rejected the "Lisbon Treaty" which would bring about significant changes to the Treaties forming the legal fundament of the European Union and the European Community,

McCain Adviser Calls Obama Protectionist

From a recent speech by Obama: But even as we welcome competition, we need to remember that our economic policies must be supported by strong and smart trade policies. I have said before, and will say again – I believe in free trade. It can save money for our consumers, generate

More Pressure for an OPEC WTO Case

From a press release by Sen. Frank Lautenberg Today, a coalition of eleven Senators led by Sen. Frank R. Lautenberg (D – NJ) called on the Bush Administration to take action in the World Trade Organization (WTO) against eight Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) by ordering United States Trade Representative (USTR) Ambassador

Obama's New Economics Adviser

How much do a candidate's advisers matter? I'm not sure, but there has been some concern expressed on the left about a new economics guy hired by Obama: Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., underscored his affinity with Democratic centrists this week when he tapped Jason Furman,