Tag Archives: protectionism

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Jun 20

Protectionism Never Pays

Posted on June 20, 2010 by Michael Czinkota

There is a tendency today towards domestic protectionism and while it is not surprising, it is also not wise. Using the U.S. as an example, those with global marketing experience know that a “buy American” attitude will cost the U.S. … Read More →

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Jan 01

Retailers “Scream” Discrimination

Posted on January 1, 2010 by Michael Czinkota

This little story from 2002 illustrates the harms of trade restrictions: For years, retailers from Wal-Mart and Target to tiny fancy-goods outlets have counted on low-cost imports from China to scare up sales at Halloween. A cheap polyester ghoul robe, … Read More →

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Dec 30

What Does the WTO do?

Posted on December 30, 2009 by Michael Czinkota

The World Trade Organization (WTO) is the only international body dealing with the rules of trade between nations.  At the core of the WTO are agreements, negotiated and signed by most of the world’s trading nations.  These documents provide legal … Read More →

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Nov 04

U.S. Leadership Is Essential

Posted on November 4, 2009 by Michael Czinkota

This is a preview of my new book, Global Business: Positioning Ventures Ahead to appear with Taylor and Francis in early 2011. I will be posting little snippets from the book every once in a while. I encourage you to … Read More →

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