On-Air: What’s wrong with protectionism ?

There’s a “Buy American ” clause in the economic recovery package now (ATOW) before congress.

Only U.S iron, steel and manufactured goods would be used in projects funded by the bill.

“That’s protectionism” goes the cry.

Talking Points: 3 February

It’s a bit of a slow start for us here in the World Have Your Say office. “Extreme weather conditions” have left us struggling in the snow whilst a totally different kind of “extreme weather” – a heat wave – has been causing bushfires in Australia. Should we just get used to it ? Or  should we start planning for more of the same ?