July 20, 2008 -- July 26, 2008

Bloomberg Says McCain Has ‘Better Record’ on Free Trade
New York Times - United States
He assures me that in the end that he is in favor of free trade, although I’d like to hear a lot more from him about how he thinks we could reopen Nafta...

Dion touts tariffs for 'free-riders'
Globe and Mail - Canada
But a leading trade expert said the plan would run afoul of NAFTA and the World Trade Organization and would infuriate Canada's major trading partners. ...

The economy: the solutions It’s the economy again, stupid
Economist - UK
During the primaries he threatened to pull out of the North American Free-Trade Agreement ( NAFTA) unless it was renegotiated. Mr McCain, in contrast, ...

Municipalities to be covered by BC-Alberta free trade-style deal
The Canadian Press - VANCOUVER
VANCOUVER — A NAFTA-style deal between the BC and Alberta governments is being expanded to cover local authorities in BC, including municipalities. ...

American Account: Obama plays into the hands of the protectionists
Times Online - UK
The North American Free Trade Agreement (Nafta) is too one-sided, and doesn’t include sufficient protection of the environment and labour standards. ...