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The U.S.- Europe Trade Agreement That’s Going Nowhere

The U.S.- Europe Trade Agreement That’s Going Nowhere

February 4, 2013 · by Patrick Smith · in Articles, The Fiscal Times

German Chancellor Angela Merkel wants it. So do British Prime Minister David Cameron and dozens of prominent business leaders. And Washington sources tell me President Obama will back the idea when he delivers his State of the Union speech on February…

EU Crisis: Protect the Euro or Ensure Stability?

EU Crisis: Protect the Euro or Ensure Stability?

October 1, 2012 · by Patrick Smith · in Articles, The Fiscal Times

Most of us thought the crisis in Europe had to do with holding the euro together. It is not so simple after last week’s tumult—in Greece, in Portugal, in Spain, even in Germany. What is at issue now is not…

What a Socialist France Would Mean for America

What a Socialist France Would Mean for America

April 30, 2012 · by Patrick Smith · in Articles, The Fiscal Times

Should the U.S. be (a) frightened, (b) neutral or (c) exuberant that a very moderate Socialist looks set to win the presidency in France when the second round of voting takes place May 6? If Francoise Hollande wins, Americans should…

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