With the Obama administration pushing to conclude a vast Asian trade pact, the State Department on Monday upgraded its assessment of Malaysia’s efforts to combat human trafficking, a move that could ease the country’s inclusion in the trade deal...

It appears Malaysia will be given a free pass on human trafficking in order to protect the controversial trade deal. By George Zornick. (July 10)

The maker of the Forester SUV has won over U.S. drivers with its socially responsible image. Another key to success: Its supply chain relies on hundreds of migrant workers who are far cheaper to employ than Japanese laborers. By Thomas Wilson, Antoni Slodkowski and Mari Saito.

Officials from 12 Pacific Rim countries on Monday wrapped up four days of talks on the Trans-Pacific Partnership free trade agreement, setting the stage for what many hope will be the final round of negotiations on the most ambitious trade deal in decades...

Opponents of President Obama's trade agenda believe they can marshal their forces to defeat the TPP, even as the finish line for the controversial agreement comes into view. By Vicki Needham.

The TPP threatens all users' ability to access information and participate in culture and innovation online, but it's especially severe for those with disabilities or who otherwise depend on content in accessible formats. That's because it doubles down on broken policies... By Maira Sutton.

Ten years ago, after a flurry of backroom deal-making, Congress passed the Central America Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA). In the dead of night. By a single vote... By Ben Beachy.