# free trade (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 5 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover free trade. Page: Feed: --- ## [After nearly three decades, Communist Party back on the ballot in Quebec](https://pvonline.ca/2026/08/21/after-nearly-three-decades-communist-party-back-on-the-ballot-in-quebec/) _2026-08-21 · PV · People's Voice_ PV staff For the first time since 1998, working people in Quebec will have a chance to vote for real change in a provincial election. The Parti communiste du Québec \[…\] The post After nearly three decades, Communist Party back on the ballot in Quebec appeared first on People's Voice . ## [Trade deal? No trade deal? Workers are getting shafted either way](https://pvonline.ca/2026/08/19/trade-deal-no-trade-deal-workers-are-getting-shafted-either-way/) _2026-08-20 · PV · People's Voice_ By Dave McKee At the end of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, a reformed Ebenezer Scrooge leans out his window and asks a passing child, “You boy, what day is \[…\] The post Trade deal? No trade deal? Workers are getting shafted either way appeared first on People's Voice . ## [Nova Scotia labour launches campaign to update provincial standards](https://pvonline.ca/2026/08/19/nova-scotia-labour-launches-campaign-to-update-provincial-standards/) _2026-08-19 · PV · People's Voice_ PV staff Nova Scotia currently has some of the weakest labour standards in Canada. Workers there get fewer statutory holidays than other provinces, no paid sick days (unless provided under \[…\] The post Nova Scotia labour launches campaign to update provincial standards appeared first on People's Voice . ## [Amazon suffers “another legal setback” in its campaign against unionization in BC](https://pvonline.ca/2026/08/18/amazon-suffers-another-legal-setback-in-its-campaign-against-unionization-in-bc/) _2026-08-19 · PV · People's Voice_ BC Labour Committee On August 4, the BC Labour Relations Board issued a decision ordering Amazon Canada Fulfillment Services and Unifor Local 114 to determine their first collective agreement through \[…\] The post Amazon suffers “another legal setback” in its campaign against unionization in BC appeared first on People's Voice . ## [Canada’s material contribution to Israel’s genocide is built in a factory in Quebec](https://pvonline.ca/2026/08/18/canadas-material-contribution-to-israels-genocide-is-housed-in-a-factory-in-quebec/) _2026-08-18 · PV · People's Voice_ By Sean Butler General Dynamics, a weapons manufacturer whose 2025 profit was $4.2 billion against $52.6 billion in revenue, is the sole source provider of the M31A2 propellant used by \[…\] The post Canada’s material contribution to Israel’s genocide is built in a factory in Quebec appeared first on People's Voice . ## [Amid soaring youth unemployment, Canada’s military recruitment becomes more predatory](https://pvonline.ca/2026/08/17/amid-soaring-youth-unemployment-canadas-military-recruitment-becomes-more-predatory/) _2026-08-18 · PV · People's Voice_ By Hugo The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) broke a 30-year-old record in 2025-2026, for the number of new members recruited, which stands at 7,310. Although the recruitment-to-application ratio remains at \[…\] The post Amid soaring youth unemployment, Canada’s military recruitment becomes more predatory appeared first on People's Voice . ## [Israel targets peace protests while continuing to demolish Palestinian homes](https://pvonline.ca/2026/08/17/israel-targets-peace-protests-while-continuing-to-demolish-palestinian-homes/) _2026-08-18 · PV · People's Voice_ Israeli authorities have torn down or forced the demolition of dozens of Palestinian-owned buildings across the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem in recent weeks, part of a year that \[…\] The post Israel targets peace protests while continuing to demolish Palestinian homes appeared first on People's Voice . ## [Walter Defends Sarajevo: A Story of Propaganda in Cinema](https://www.learnliberty.org/blog/walter-defends-sarajevo-a-story-of-propaganda-in-cinema/) _2026-08-17 · adabrundashvili · Learn Liberty_ .Millions of people learned who liberated Yugoslavia from a movie. In Walter Defends Sarajevo (1972), the liberator is portrayed as a partisan — a communist. But the real man behind the legend, Žarko Todorović, wasn't a communist partisan. ## [In Defense of Billionaires: Value, Virtue, and the Zero-Sum Fallacy](https://www.learnliberty.org/blog/in-defense-of-billionaires-value-virtue-and-the-zero-sum-fallacy/) _2026-08-12 · adabrundashvili · Learn Liberty_ Most people hate billionaires. But Nobel laureate William Nordhaus found innovators capture just 2.2% of the value they create. The other 97.8% flows to consumers through lower prices … to workers through wages … and to suppliers through commerce. ## [As environmental disasters increase, private businesses seek to profit from emergency response](https://pvonline.ca/2026/08/12/as-environmental-disasters-increase-private-businesses-seek-to-profit-from-emergency-response/) _2026-08-12 · PV · People's Voice_ Monica Shannon In early July, Lion’s Bay Search and Rescue, a local volunteer team serving communities along Howe Sound in BC, released a statement emphasizing why their and other SAR \[…\] The post As environmental disasters increase, private businesses seek to profit from emergency response appeared first on People's Voice . ## [Play Both Sides Of The Lie (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/2O2qPg8J2kww) _2026-08-12 · **Sponsored**_ Two operatives, one manufactured war — uncover the Complete Truth after both campaigns. ## [Cross Lake announces class action against Manitoba Hydro, federal and provincial governments](https://pvonline.ca/2026/08/12/cross-lake-announces-class-action-against-manitoba-hydro-federal-and-provincial-governments/) _2026-08-12 · PV · People's Voice_ PV Manitoba Bureau On July 29, Chief David Monias of Pimicikamak Cree Nation and Chief of the Cross Lake Band of Indians held a press conference to announce that a \[…\] The post Cross Lake announces class action against Manitoba Hydro, federal and provincial governments appeared first on People's Voice . ## [Chasing the American Dream – or Destroying It?](https://www.learnliberty.org/blog/chasing-the-american-dream-or-destroying-it/) _2026-08-06 · adabrundashvili · Learn Liberty_ Homeownership helped build the American Dream, but easy credit is undoing it. A new executive order promises ## [Capitalism Needs Failure. Not Necessarily Yours.](https://www.learnliberty.org/blog/capitalism-needs-failure-not-necessarily-yours/) _2026-07-31 · adabrundashvili · Learn Liberty_ Ever wonder why some businesses fail even in the perfect location? A small Greek restaurant sat two blocks from Boston Garden, surviving almost entirely on lunch orders from one nearby office. When that company moved away, ## [From India to Rome to America: Liberty’s story around the world](https://www.learnliberty.org/blog/from-india-to-rome-to-america-libertys-story-around-the-world/) _2026-07-23 · adabrundashvili · Learn Liberty_ 1776 was just one chapter in a 4,000-year story. Even before Rome's Senate, ancient Indian gana-saṅghas ran assembly-based republics that shaped the Buddha's own monastic order ## [How to stop capitalism’s wildfire train](https://pvonline.ca/2026/07/22/how-to-stop-capitalisms-wildfire-train/) _2026-07-22 · PV · People's Voice_ PV Ontario Bureau Across Ontario, a broad range of Indigenous, climate, labour and political voices are calling on the provincial and federal governments to take responsibility for the ongoing wildfire \[…\] The post How to stop capitalism’s wildfire train appeared first on People's Voice . ## [Presumed guilty: Ottawa’s new crime legislation doubles down on failed “get tough” approach](https://pvonline.ca/2026/07/21/presumed-guilty-ottawas-new-crime-legislation-doubles-down-on-failed-get-tough-approach/) _2026-07-21 · PV · People's Voice_ By Karl Fluri Bill C-14, the Bail and Sentencing Reform Act received royal assent on June 15 and came into force on July 15. The government presents this legislation as \[…\] The post Presumed guilty: Ottawa’s new crime legislation doubles down on failed “get tough” approach appeared first on People's Voice . ## [CBDCs, Keynes, and the Beginning of the End](https://www.learnliberty.org/blog/cbdc-keynes-beginning-end/) _2026-07-21 · adabrundashvili · Learn Liberty_ Blue socialism. Red socialism. Same control, different color, and CBDCs are where they finally agree. ## [Chat Control Comes in Two Versions. Neither Respects Your Privacy](https://www.learnliberty.org/blog/chat-control-comes-in-two-versions-neither-respects-your-privacy/) _2026-07-14 · adabrundashvili · Learn Liberty_ We thought we had killed Chat Control. Germany opposed it, Parliament rejected it, talks collapsed, yet headlines now say it just passed the EU Parliament. Confusing? ## [From Philadelphia to Delhi: How 1776 Contributed to the World’s Largest Liberal Democracy](https://www.learnliberty.org/blog/from-philadelphia-to-delhi-how-1776-contributed-to-the-worlds-largest-liberal-democracy/) _2026-07-09 · adabrundashvili · Learn Liberty_ In 1776, Jefferson said governments draw their power from "the consent of the governed." By 1930, that same idea echoed through India's own Declaration of Independence, but Gandhi and Ambedkar didn't stop at borrowing it. ## [UK–India Free Trade Deal: Are you ready?](https://www.hemisphere-freight.com/news/uk-india-free-trade-deal-are-you-ready/) _2026-07-08 · Alex Dunbar · Hemisphere Freight_ The UK–India Free Trade Deal comes into force on 15 July 2026, allowing businesses to trade under its terms from that date. While some tariff reductions will be phased in over several years, most goods – including clothing, footwear, chemicals, machinery, some food products, whisky, electric vehicles, cosmetics and chocolates – will benefit immediately. “Whether you are preparing to trade under… ## [8.1% APY Plus Free Stock (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/5T9bpNlgEQPC) _2026-07-08 · **Sponsored**_ Claim 8.1% APY and up to $1,030 in SK hynix and Nvidia stock. ## [Happy Birthday, America: A Libertarian Reading of the Declaration of Independence and Constitution](https://www.learnliberty.org/blog/happy-birthday-america-a-libertarian-reading-of-the-declaration-of-independence-and-constitution/) _2026-07-02 · adabrundashvili · Learn Liberty_ What if the government doesn’t give you rights? What if it exists to protect the rights you already have? ## [Don’t Ban Prediction Markets](https://www.learnliberty.org/blog/dont-ban-prediction-markets/) _2026-06-12 · adabrundashvili · Learn Liberty_ Politicians want to ban prediction markets, but the real question is: Why are they afraid of accurate forecasts? ## [Middle East: Global Disruption Update](https://www.hemisphere-freight.com/news/services-affected-by-middle-east-conflict/) _2026-05-28 · Alex Dunbar · Hemisphere Freight_ The Middle East situation continues to influence some air and ocean freight services, but carriers are actively adapting with viable routing options to keep cargo moving reliably. We are closely monitoring developments and collaborating with global partners to ensure continuity and the best possible solutions for your shipments. While the landscape remains dynamic, multiple ports \[…\] The post… ## [soot, solar, sedimentation, sin, & 'centers](https://wingolog.org/archives/2026/05/16/soot-solar-sedimentation-sin-centers) _2026-05-16 · Andy Wingo · wingolog_ ## [on hayek's bastards](https://wingolog.org/archives/2026/04/20/on-hayeks-bastards) _2026-04-20 · Andy Wingo · wingolog_ ## [on hayek's bastards](https://wingolog.org/archives/2026/04/20/on-hayeks-bastards) _2026-04-20 · Andy Wingo · wingolog_ ## [wastrel milestone: full hoot support, with generational gc as a treat](https://wingolog.org/archives/2026/04/09/wastrel-milestone-full-hoot-support-with-generational-gc-as-a-treat) _2026-04-09 · Andy Wingo · wingolog_ ## [the value of a performance oracle](https://wingolog.org/archives/2026/04/07/the-value-of-a-performance-oracle) _2026-04-07 · Andy Wingo · wingolog_ ## [the value of a performance oracle](https://wingolog.org/archives/2026/04/07/the-value-of-a-performance-oracle) _2026-04-07 · Andy Wingo · wingolog_ ## [wastrelly wabbits](https://wingolog.org/archives/2026/03/31/wastrelly-wabbits) _2026-03-31 · Andy Wingo · wingolog_ ## [Make any domain metal (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/lCizMy9BPN9v) _2026-03-31 · **Sponsored**_ Turn any domain into a blacked-out metal landing page with an email waitlist ## [wastrelly wabbits](https://wingolog.org/archives/2026/03/31/wastrelly-wabbits) _2026-03-31 · Andy Wingo · wingolog_ ## [FCL vs LCL​ – What’s the Difference?](https://www.hemisphere-freight.com/news/fcl-vs-lcl-whats-the-difference/) _2026-03-27 · Chris McNeil · Hemisphere Freight_ Not sure whether to book FCL or LCL? We break down the key differences, costs and when each option makes sense for your cargo. Get expert freight guidance. The post FCL vs LCL​ – What’s the Difference? appeared first on Hemisphere Freight . ## [free trade and the left, quater: witches](https://wingolog.org/archives/2026/03/26/free-trade-and-the-left-quater-witches) _2026-03-26 · Andy Wingo · wingolog_ ## [Hemisphere Achieves AA+ BRCGS Accreditation](https://www.hemisphere-freight.com/news/hemisphere-achieves-aa-brcgs-accreditation/) _2026-03-20 · Greg Palmer · Hemisphere Freight_ Reaching the highest industry standard Hemisphere Freight Services is proud to announce that, following a recent unannounced audit, our Suffolk UK, Head Office has achieved Grade AA+ to the BRCGS Global Standard for Storage and Distribution Issue 4 (November 2020) for Product Category 02 – Ambient Food Storage and Distribution of Customer-Owned Ambient Food Products. AA+ \[…\] The post Hemisphere… ## [What is FCL? Full Container Load Meanings Explained](https://www.hemisphere-freight.com/news/what-is-fcl-full-container-load-meanings-explained/) _2026-03-12 · Glenn Yellop · Hemisphere Freight_ FCL stands for Full Container Load. Read our guide on FCL meanings, container dimensions and optimising your supply chain with integrated warehousing. The post What is FCL? Full Container Load Meanings Explained appeared first on Hemisphere Freight . ## [nominal types in webassembly](https://wingolog.org/archives/2026/03/10/nominal-types-in-webassembly) _2026-03-10 · Andy Wingo · wingolog_ ## [nominal types in webassembly](https://wingolog.org/archives/2026/03/10/nominal-types-in-webassembly) _2026-03-10 · Andy Wingo · wingolog_ ## [free trade and the left, ter: mises and my apostasy](https://wingolog.org/archives/2026/03/06/free-trade-and-the-left-ter-mises-and-my-apostasy) _2026-03-06 · Andy Wingo · wingolog_ ## [Hemisphere Expands Engineering and Packing at ABP’s Port of Ipswich](https://www.hemisphere-freight.com/news/expands-export-packing-and-logistics/) _2026-02-19 · Mark Billany · Hemisphere Freight_ Expanding our global logistics hub at ABP’s Port of Ipswich. Hemisphere Freight Services is proud to announce our return to the Port of Ipswich, where we have a newly refurbished warehouse facility developed in partnership with Associated British Ports (ABP). This strategic move marks an important expansion of our export packing and project storage operations, further strengthening our specialist… ## [free trade and the left, bis: from cobden to lenin](https://wingolog.org/archives/2026/02/18/free-trade-and-the-left-bis-from-cobden-to-lenin) _2026-02-18 · Andy Wingo · wingolog_ ## [two mechanisms for dynamic type checks](https://wingolog.org/archives/2026/02/18/two-mechanisms-for-dynamic-type-checks) _2026-02-18 · Andy Wingo · wingolog_ ## [Ocean Freight Rates in 2026: What to Expect](https://www.hemisphere-freight.com/news/ocean-freight-rates-2026-outlook/) _2026-01-22 · Chris McNeil · Hemisphere Freight_ Following a period of sustained volatility across global supply chains, ocean freight markets are entering 2026 shaped by a complex mix of geopolitical, economic and operational factors. While the disruption of recent years has eased in some areas, uncertainty remains – particularly for importers sourcing from the Far East. At Hemisphere Freight Services, we continue \[…\] The post Ocean Freight… ## [Continuing Quality Excellence: ISO 9001:2015](https://www.hemisphere-freight.com/news/continuing-quality-excellence-iso90012015/) _2025-11-10 · Greg Palmer · Hemisphere Freight_ Hemisphere Freight Services achieves ISO 9001:2015 recertification – commitment to quality, every step of the way. We’re proud to celebrate the recertification of Hemisphere to ISO 9001:2015 by NQA – a milestone that validates our ongoing commitment to delivering quality, consistency, and excellence across every aspect of our logistics and supply chain operations. At Hemisphere, our \[…\] The post… ## [New Trade Opportunities with the CPTPP](https://www.hemisphere-freight.com/news/new-trade-opportunities-with-the-cptpp/) _2025-10-28 · Louis Perrin · Hemisphere Freight_ Hemisphere Freight Services is already helping businesses make the most of the UK’s entry into the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) – one of the world’s largest free trade areas, spanning 11 pacific rim economies – Australia, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore, and Vietnam. What the CPTPP \[…\] The post New Trade… ## [Hemisphere Freight Services Goes Carbon Neutral](https://www.hemisphere-freight.com/news/hemisphere-freight-services-goes-carbon-neutral/) _2025-10-27 · Greg Palmer · Hemisphere Freight_ We are proud to announce that we are now Carbon Neutral Certified, achieving this milestone five years ahead of the UK’s 2030 carbon neutrality target, and remaining firmly on track for Net Zero by 2050. At Hemisphere Freight Services, our Sustainability Strategy goes beyond compliance. It’s about measurable action that benefits our planet, people and \[…\] The post Hemisphere Freight Services Goes…