Government and Trade
Elkann Joins Effort to Launch Denim Fair in Genoa
Fiat heir in partnership with the city to create Blue de Genes.
— Nov 13, 2008
Green Takes Stake in Baugur Company
Sir Philip Green announced that his family investment company Warbeck had purchased a 28 percent stake in Moss Bros, the British men's chain.
— Nov 12, 2008
Obama Aide: No Link Between Stimulus Package and Colombian Trade
John Podesta said the Colombia free trade agreement should not be linked to a $100 billion economic stimulus package being crafted by Democrats in Congress.
— Nov 12, 2008
In Brief: Counterfeit Seizures Up... Li & Fung To Cut Costs
U.S. Customs and Border Protection said that it seized more than 400 shipments of counterfeit and pirated goods in the fiscal year, ended Sept. 30.
— Nov 11, 2008
Department Store Jobs Slashed in October
Overall jobless rate reaches highest level since 1994.
— Nov 10, 2008
Fair Trade Advocates Score Gains in Congress
New politicians oppose what they see as Bush's aggressive free trade agenda.
— Nov 7, 2008
President Obama's Era: Low-Key and Modern, From Society to Style
The reign of the 44th President-elect won’t be a New Camelot. Instead, he and his young family will bring their own youthful, low-key style to the White House.
— Nov 6, 2008
