The advancement of human civilization hinges on trade. As we swap our goods and our ideas with one another, we are propelled into ever-increasing prosperity.

In tough economic times, Americans are less disposed to favor free trade. This Outlook offers a comprehensive new look at American attitudes toward trade.

Philip I. Levy responds to Peter Coy and Vladimir Masch in an online debate about trade, regulation, and globalization

The costs of free trade have been exaggerated and its benefits neglected.

Resting on our trade laurels not only would forego future gains, but would threaten the trade gains of the postwar era that we currently enjoy.

In its first six months in office, the Obama administration has offered contradictory signals on trade.

Given the bleak outlook for the World Trade Organization Doha Round, the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement will become the single most important US trade initiative over the next several years.

The authorsreply to criticisms of our recent study about North Carolina's Anti-Predatory Lending Law reducing predatory loan terms and preserving access to credit.