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China eager to fill TPP void

Regional partnership shows how China could soon be writing the rules in international trade

NAFTA and US-Mexico economic ties under threat

While the proposed US border tax and trade renegotiations would hit Mexico, experts warn US consumers could also be affected. Timothy Conley reports.

Fears grow of US labour shortage

The US is facing a tighter labour market than usual, with companies voicing concerns at a lack of skilled workers. Erika Morphy reports.

Near-shoring to increase in US

Research by LMA Consulting Group shows potential effect of US government policy on near-shoring.

Tech executives, corporate leaders criticise Trump immigration ban

Industry chiefs fear immigration ban will affect US companies’ access to pools of talent, citing long list of companies founded by immigrants or their children.

Mayor explains how post-crisis Reno repositioned itself for success

Reno mayor Hillary Schieve talks to Michal Kaczmarski about overcoming Reno's post-recession identity crisis, and how switching from casinos to hi-tech companies have helped the city reinvent itself.

Chinese president hails globalisation at Davos

Xi Jinping, the president of China, has used his keynote speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos to criticise the growing popularity of protectionist policies, and espouse the virtues of globalisation.

NFTC makes preparations to work with Trump administration

US think-tanks and trade groups map out strategies to work with incoming Trump administration.

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Chattanooga’s tech target

Andy Berke, mayor of Chattanooga, talks to fDi about the city’s plan to rebrand itself as a mid-sized technology hub.

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Rhode Island establishes tech training for schools

Rhode Island governor Gina Raimondo talks to Michal Kaczmarski about the training initiatives the state is establishing in order to provide skilled workers for the many technology companies investing there.

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