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• Trump's tariff moves send challenge to the trade status quo
• Hong Kong’s ivory ban sparks fresh hope for endangered elephants
• The moral question behind Trump’s plan on metal tariffs
• Italian town that models migrant integration feels national election's bite

Trump's tariff moves send challenge to the trade status quo Posted: 02 Mar 2018 01:19 PM PST In the United States and overseas, the Trump administration's new plans to place sizable tariffs on steel and aluminum imports have caused shock and dismay. Critics say such "protectionism" could spark a trade war.

Hong Kong’s ivory ban sparks fresh hope for endangered elephants Posted: 02 Mar 2018 01:13 PM PST Smooth white bracelets, intricate carvings of women in flowing gowns, and majestic horses are among the countless items that are disappearing from shop windows in mainland China as the government implements an ivory trading ban for the world's largest consumer of ivory. Wildlife researchers say the ivory bans in China and Hong Kong are promising steps toward conserving elephant populations, as legal markets often function as a cover for illegal markets. By closing legal markets of ivory, legislators and conservationists hope to further restrict access to ivory and lower prices and demand for ivory products.

The moral question behind Trump’s plan on metal tariffs Posted: 02 Mar 2018 12:14 PM PST In proposing high tariffs on imports of steel and aluminum, President Trump has cited three reasons for his trade protectionism. One is political: It would fulfill a campaign promise to bring back metal-factory jobs. Another is economic: It would revive a lost piece of the total economy in the Rust Belt. A third is strategic: It would help retain a material supply for national defense.

Italian town that models migrant integration feels national election's bite Posted: 02 Mar 2018 12:04 PM PST Today, he has a job in this sewing workshop, Atelier Nuele, and a comfortable life. Schio reminds me of my town, which was also surrounded by mountains. There are so many foreigners, and we never had problems.

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