Global Trade

Global trade is the currency of prosperity these days.  The Chinese know it very well, and the Europeans also tried to cash in with the creation of the EU.  Sadly for Europe, their definition of free and fair trade is still very limited.  I wish them success as they try to balance the social contract of Western Europe with the global competitive nature of business these days.

The US, rather than take a back seat to the EU has gone overboard in liberalizing trade with countries that have worked with the USA.  CAFTA and numerous other free trade agreements on the horizon make certain the US won't lose the lead anytime soon.     (See also http://www.radbourneconsulting.com)